Critical fix issued for Shockwave Player – Oct. 23, 2012

Adobe has released a critical update for Shockwave Player after several serious vulnerabilities were found.

• Users of 11.6.7.637 and earlier versions should now update to version 11.6.8.638 – Update Now
• Updates are available for Windows and Mac systems.
• There is no active propagation of exploits.
• Check to see if you have Shockwave Player.
• Shockwave Player is not the same as Adobe Flash Player, which update October 8.
• Check release notes.
• Uncheck the Norton Security Scan, if it shows.

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