Vulnerable Flash - Vulnerable Browser - Vulnerable Computer

It was proved several times that a single vulnerability discovered in only one application can lead to other problems with the computer and this time it's something similar. A new vulnerability was discovered in Flash Player 9.0.45.0 and in the earlier versions that can allow an attacker control an affected system and obtain higher privileges. Adobe confirmed the vulnerability and sustained that all the affected users must install the latest version of the application 7.0.47.0. The update can be manually downloaded or automatically installed using the auto-update feature.

"Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player that could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these potential vulnerabilities to take control of the affected system. A malicious SWF must be loaded in Flash Player by the user for an attacker to exploit these potential vulnerabilities. Users are recommended to update to the most current version of Flash Player available for their platform," Adobe said in the advisory.

Adobe rated the flaw as critical and urged all the users to install the latest version of the application in order to avoid successful exploitation of the vulnerability.

Here you go, it was proved once again if you needed it that the security of our computers is often threatened by all kinds of software solutions. In the past, even the programs that were built to defend our systems were harming the computers after the hackers discovered critical vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited.

However, it's very difficult to remain 100 percent secure since most of the applications are vulnerable to attacks and contain more or less critical flaws. Probably, the best solution would be represented by a paranoiac attitude: the installation of the latest software updates bundled with the avoidance of clicking on untrusted or unsecure links, emails or messages because all of them might contain a dangerous threat.