Flash Player 10 (Mac OS; Windows)

Security advisory: multiple security vendors have reported and Adobe has acknowledged an unpatched vulnerability in versions of Flash Player 10 for Mac OS and Windows previous to 10.0.32.18 that could allow remote code execution. Informations Systems & Computing (ISC) strongly suggests upgrading to the latest version of Flash Player 10.

Note: Many schools and units have standardized on the use of specific applications and operating systems. Faculty and staff should speak to their local support provider to determine which products are supported locally before selecting or purchasing software.

Adobe's Flash Player is a recommended plug-in for viewing multimedia files on the web. With Flash installed, you can view animations, hear streaming audio, and participate in interactive demos.

Windows 7 Compatibility

Flash Player 10 functions correctly in the 32-bit versions of Windows 7. It does not function in 64-bit web browsers installed in 64-bit versions of Windows 7 (this is the same behavior as with 64-bit versions of Windows Vista). Users who wish to use Flash in 64-bit Windows 7 will need to use the 32-bit version of Internet Explorer which comes pre-installed. The 64-bit version of Flash Player is currently expected with the next major upgrade to Flash (probably 11).

Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard Compatibility

Flash Player 10 functions correctly in Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard. However, the version of Flash Player that shipped with Mac OS 10.6 is an older, insecure one. Upgrading to Mac OS 10.6.1 or above will upgrade Flash Player to a more modern version.

Download

Flash Player is a free plug-in; it is available for download from Adobe's web site.

Mac OS

Click on the download link below. The file will automatically unstuff and place an installer on the desktop. Double-click the installer icon and follow the on-screen instructions accepting the defaults. After you finish, you can delete the installation file(s) from the desktop.

• Download Flash Player 10 (10.0.32.18) for Firefox and Safari.

Windows

Click on the download link below. In the "Save As" window, create or go to the directory in which you want to save the file, append .exe to the file name if it is not already there, and click "Save". Open this directory, double-click the installation file, and follow the on-screen instructions accepting the defaults. After you finish, you can delete the installation file.

• Download Flash Player 10 (10.0.32.18) for Firefox and Internet Explorer.

Configuration

No further configuration is necessary.

Support

Primary computing support is usually located in the schools, units, and residences, close to the faculty, staff, and students being served. Contact lists are available for:

• Faculty Support
• Staff Support
• Student Support

To look up your local support provider, select your University affiliation above. You may also call First Call at 215-573-4778 to request a referral if you are not sure who to contact.

Related resources

• Supported Products: Firefox.
• Supported Products: Safari.
• Supported Products: Microsoft Internet Explorer.
• Adobe's Flash Player web site.