Windows 10: KB4493478 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player to Windows 10

Brink · Apr 9, 2019

Security Update for Adobe Flash Player: April 9, 2019

Applies to: Windows Server 2019 all versions, Windows 10 version 1809, Windows Server version 1803, Windows 10 version 1803, Windows Server 2016 Version 1709, Windows 10 version 1709, Windows 10 version 1703, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 version 1607, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10 version 1903

Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player that is installed on any of the operating systems that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

To learn more about these vulnerabilities, see ADV190011.

More information

Important

All security and nonsecurity updates for Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1 require the installation of update 2919355. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows Server 2012 R2-based, Windows 8.1-based, or Windows RT 8.1-based computer so that you receive future updates.

If you install a language pack after you install this update, you must reinstall this update. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this update. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.

This update applies to the Windows operating systems that are listed in the "Summary" section of this article. If you want to install the Adobe Flash Player update on an earlier version of Windows, try Adobe Flash Player download.

How to obtain and install the update

Method 1: Windows Update

This update is available through Windows Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to get security updates automatically, see Windows Update: FAQ.

Notes

For Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Windows Update only.

For Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10, version 1607, the updates may not be installed automatically. To get this update, follow these steps:

Select Start, and then type Check for updates.

Select Check for updates.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
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Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...r-april-9-2019

See also: Latest Version of Adobe Flash Player - Windows 10 Forums

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win10freak · Apr 9, 2019

Windows 10 manages security updates for Adobe Flash player?

Hi,

Does Windows 10 now manages all the security updates for Adobe Flash player?
I noticed that on the updates history list it shows Adobe Flash player updates.

Is this true?

Thanks

Cluster Head · Apr 9, 2019

Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player

Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player

(Adobe has released a security update for Flash … but Microsoft hasn't yet, for Windows 8.1/10)

Release date: April 7, 2016

Vulnerability identifier: APSB16-10

Priority: See table below

CVE number: CVE-2016-1006, CVE-2016-1011, CVE-2016-1012, CVE-2016-1013, CVE-2016-1014, CVE-2016-1015, CVE-2016-1016, CVE-2016-1017, CVE-2016-1018, CVE-2016-1019, CVE-2016-1020, CVE-2016-1021, CVE-2016-1022, CVE-2016-1023, CVE-2016-1024, CVE-2016-1025, CVE-2016-1026, CVE-2016-1027, CVE-2016-1028, CVE-2016-1029, CVE-2016-1030, CVE-2016-1031, CVE-2016-1032, CVE-2016-1033

Platform: Windows, Macintosh, Linux and ChromeOS

Summary

Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and ChromeOS. These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Adobe is aware of reports that CVE-2016-1019 is being actively exploited on systems running Windows 10 and earlier with Flash Player version 20.0.0.306 and earlier. Please refer to APSA16-01 for details.

Affected Versions

Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime 21.0.0.197 and earlier
Windows and Macintosh

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release 18.0.0.333 and earlier Windows and Macintosh

Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome 21.0.0.197 and earlier Windows, Macintosh, Linux and ChromeOS

Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 21.0.0.197 and earlier Windows 10
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 21.0.0.197 and earlier Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player for Linux 11.2.202.577 and earlier Linux

•To verify the version of Adobe Flash Player installed on your system, access the About Flash Player page, or right-click on content running in Flash Player and select "About Adobe (or Macromedia) Flash Player" from the menu. If you use multiple browsers, perform the check for each browser you have installed on your system.

Solution
Adobe categorizes these updates with the following priority ratings and recommends users update their installation to the newest version:

Download + Adobe Security Bulletin
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/pro...apsb16-10.html
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AntonyJose · Apr 9, 2019

Is Adobe Flash Player needed in Windows 10 ?

Hi Wayne,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

Please answer the query, mentioned below:

When did you get the Adobe Flash Player message?

Adobe Flash Player helps you to play videos online.

If you are unable to play video online, download the Adobe flash player from Adobe website link.

If you are getting this Adobe Flash Player message, while using IE, I suggest you to follow the steps in the article, mentioned below.

Flash Player Help

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the updated information, in order to assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

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