Adobe issues Flash plug-in, player 'critical' updates

11607updated 10:35 pm EDT, Fri May 4, 2012 'Priority 1' issue affects PC, Mac, Android

A "critical" security issue that can cause the Flash plug-in to crash and allow a malicious program potential access to the system is addressed in the latest Adobe security update for both the Flash player standalone program for CS users and web browser plug-in for Macs, Windows and Android systems. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 11.2.202.235 on Macs and Windows, and v11.1.111.8 on Android (version 11.1.115.9 for Android 4.0).The vulnerability is referred to obliquely in Adobe's Security Bulletin accompanying the release, but the update is available either through the program's own auto-update mechanism or by visiting the Flash Player update page. Adobe reports that instances of the malicious takeover technique have been seen "in the wild" exploiting Internet Explorer, but the vulnerability could affect any other of the mentioned platforms.

The company lists some known issues with even this latest version, including two flaws specific to the Mac: the mouse cursor does not change to the hand pointer when mousing over TLF links, and Adobe AIR crashes in late-model Macs running 10.7.2. Flash has been saddled with numerous security issues over the years, which has fostered a haste to move to the HTML5 standard whenever possible (such as for video and audio content delivery).

Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs listed security as one of the principle concerns in Apple's decision to ship iOS without support for Flash, even though it was the dominant media and animation web vehicle at the time. Adobe itself has taken a leadership role in developing animation and other techniques with HTML5 and other standard web technologies such as CSS and JavaScript, competing against its own standard in some ways.

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Samsung details Galaxy Tab 2, Player 4.2/3.6 launches for US

81600updated 07:50 pm EDT, Wed April 11, 2012 Galaxy Tab 2 to compete mainly on price

Samsung late Wednesday detailed the US launch plans for a trio of its main Android tablet devices for the year. The Galaxy Tab 2 line will come to the US in both 7.0- and 10.1-inch forms with their dual-core 1GHz processors, Android 4.0, three-megapixel rear camera and VGA front cameras intact. The two are considered lower-cost versions of original Galaxy Tab ancestors but do have unique support for infrared remote control using Peel's Smart Remote app.The smaller Tab 2 7.0 arrives first, and will be the least expensive of the group: at $250 for an 8GB version, the device stands to both offer a clear difference with rival iPads and outperform both the Amazon Kindle Fire as well as the Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet. Pre-orders start April 12 and will see it in retail and online stores on April 22, including Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, HHGregg, Office Depot, and Walmart.

The 10.1 model will only cost slightly less for its sacrifices versus the original Tab 10.1 and will cost $450 for a 16GB model. Pre-orders start May 4 with the same retailers shipping it on May 13.

Samsung's latest Android MP3 player, the Galaxy Player 4.2, will also make an appearance on May 13. The design will be identical to the Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.2 we tried in Barcelona and has just a 1GHz single-core processor, 8GB of space, a two-megapixel rear camera, and a VGA front camera. FM radio and GPS give it live music and mapping features without needing a cellular connection.

The Android 2.3 jukebox should stay price-competitive with the iPod touch it's targeted against, costing $200, although it has a lower-resolution 480x800 display and depends on a microSDHC slot for more than the base storage. A smaller Galaxy Player 3.6 (Galaxy S Wi-Fi 3.6) has similar features apart from the screen and is on sale now for $150.

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