Adobe Flash Player – Critical Security updates released

by | Dec 30, 2015 | Features, Patch Management, Patch Releases, SCCM

Adobe Flash Player – Critical Security updates released

Adobe has released critical  security updates for Adobe Flash Player this month

These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

The exploit for CVE-2015-8651 is being used in limited, targeted attacks.

Effected versions are;

  • Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime 20.0.0.235 and earlier
  • Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release 18.0.0.268 and earlier
  • Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrom e20.0.0.228 and earlier
  • Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 1120.0.0.228 and earlier
  • Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 10 and 1120.0.0.228 and earlier
  • Adobe Flash Player for Linux 11.2.202.554 and earlier
  • AIR Desktop Runtime 20.0.0.204 and earlier
  • AIR SDK20.0.0.204 and earlier
  • AIR SDK & Compile r20.0.0.204 and earlier
  • AIR for Android 20.0.0.204 and earlier

Effecting Windows, Macintosh, Android and IOS devices

Adobe has relased a security update that fixes the vulnerability. Users are advised to update their versions of Flash to the latest versions available on the Adobe website.

Details on how to update and remediate this issue supplied by Adobe below;

  • Adobe recommends users of the  Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime for Windows and Macintosh update to 20.0.0.267 by visiting the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, or via the update mechanism within the product when prompted.
  • Adobe recommends users of the Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release should update to version 18.0.0.324 by visiting http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html.
  • Adobe recommends users of Adobe Flash Player for Linux update to Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.559 by visiting the Adobe Flash Player Download Center.
  • Adobe Flash Player installed with Google Chrome will be automatically updated to the latest Google Chrome version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 20.0.0.267 for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome OS.
  • Adobe Flash Player installed with Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer for Windows 10 will be automatically updated to the latest version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 20.0.0.267.
  • Adobe Flash Player installed with Internet Explorer for Windows 8.x will be automatically updated to the latest version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 20.0.0.267.
  • Adobe recommends users of the AIR desktop runtime, AIR SDK and AIR SDK & Compiler update to version 20.0.0.233 by visiting the AIR download center or the AIR developer center.
  • Please visit the Flash Player Help page for assistance in installing Flash Player.

 

SCCM – version 1511 New Features

by | Dec 12, 2015 | Features, SCCM

SCCM Version 1511 – New Features Overview

With the release of version 1511, Microsoft introduced a major shift in how System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is updated and versioned. Instead of the expected “SCCM 2016,” Microsoft adopted a continuous update model, naming releases based on the year and month. SCCM 1511, for example, was released in November 2015.

This update marked the beginning of Microsoft’s “as-a-service” approach to Configuration Manager, providing more frequent updates and enhanced integration with Windows 10 and Microsoft cloud services. Below is a summary of the new features introduced in this release.

Windows 10 Management

  • Windows 10 servicing support for streamlined update management
  • Support for sideloading Windows 10 applications
  • Enhanced compliance settings tailored for Windows 10

Infrastructure Improvements

  • Preferred management points for optimized client communication
  • Single primary site supports up to 150,000 clients
  • Hierarchy support extended up to 700,000 clients
  • Full support for Microsoft Azure virtual machines
  • Diagnostics and usage data for proactive management
  • Support for servicing server clusters
  • SQL Server AlwaysOn support for high availability
  • Integration with Windows Update for Business

Console Enhancements

  • Native management of Office 365 desktop client updates
  • Deploy apps from the Windows Store for Business
  • Support for multiple automatic deployment rules
  • Improved client deployment status visibility in the console
  • WSUS cleanup task can be scheduled and run from the console
  • New updates and servicing dashboard
  • Client piloting to pre-production collections
  • Enhanced Software Center experience

Operating System Deployment

  • In-place upgrade task sequences for Windows 10
  • Peer cache support for Windows PE

Mobile Device Management

  • Feature parity between Intune stand-alone and SCCM-managed MDM
  • Mobile Application Management (MAM) capabilities
  • Data protection and security enhancements for mobile devices
  • Support for on-premises mobile device management
  • App deployment to Windows 10 devices via on-prem MDM
  • Certificate provisioning for managed Windows 10 devices
  • Streamlined workflow for creating mobile configuration items
  • Bulk enrollment of Windows 10 devices
  • Wipe and retire functionality for on-prem MDM

SCCM 1511 set the foundation for modern device management and Windows 10 readiness. These updates offered enhanced flexibility, scalability, and integration for enterprise IT environments moving toward a hybrid or cloud-first model.