Updates Available for Flash AS3 opaqueBackground and BitmapData Use-After-Free Vulnerabilities

Adobe has released security updates to address critical vulnerabilities within the ActionScript 3 opaqueBackground and BitmapData classes of Flash Player. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Versions affected include Adobe Flash Player 9 through 18.0.0.204.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB15-18 and apply the necessary updates. Additional information can be found in Vulnerability Notes VU#338736 and VU#918568.