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Adobe finally noticed all the warnings about Shockwave using an old, less-secure version of Flash. The latest new version of Shockwave (12.2.1.171) fixes one specific security issue, while also adding support for the latest Flash using a new feature called ‘Flash Asset Xtra’.

The release notes for Shockwave 12.2.1.171 and the corresponding security bulletin have additional details.

If you use a web browser with a Shockwave plugin, you should install Shockwave 12.2.1.171 as soon as possible. You should also configure the plugin to prompt you before displaying any content, as long as your browser supports doing so.