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We have encountered exacly the same issue. We also found that the nextFrame() function is affected.

Our testing config:

Win XP, IE7, FF5, Chrome

We could avoid this by calling a method on the parent object that then calls nextFrame(), or other goto method.

This is a critical issue for us so any updates would be much appreciated.

I have logged a bug on bugbase but can not get the issue number due to security issues.

Thank you guys for reporting this.  I believe the bug in question is the following:

Flash Player 10.3.183.5 Shared library/preload bug

While we're still investigating, I've heard the following workaround might be applicable:

We have a MovieClip in the library with "Import for runtime sharing"checked, and the instance is in Frame 3 on the main timeline.

Any call to gotoAndPlay() to frame 3 and beyond will lead to the entire SWFunloading or terminating into a blank screen. This happens even if thegotoAndPlay code is already at a later frame. There is no problem if we allowthe frames to progress sequentially.

Our initialization sequences used to switch between 2 frames on the maintimeline after the skin until it completes the init sequence. We moved the initsequence into another MovieClip and stop() the main timeline instead, andresumed with a play(). Ultimately, we just had to avoid using gotoAndPlay() onthe main timeline after the imported movieclip.

Please let me know if the workaround helps or if I've gotten the bug wrong.

Thanks,

Chris

I had a similar issue with a 2 frame preloader in AS1 with nextFrame() in the script. Removing nextFrame() solved the problem.

Yes,, it would appear that this 10.3.183.5 update has broken the third-party Flash countdown timers on two of my websites:-

http://www.levinstargazers.org.nz

http://www.marssociety.org.nz

As they are both Google sites, the third-party Flash component is "installed" by completing settings in the "Admin panel" at http://www.usflashmap.com/component/countdown_timer.htm and copying the HTML code that is generated.  Now the countdown timers just appear as a blank white rectangle on the page.  Right-clicking the rectangle opens the Flash context menu, which states "Movie not loaded".

Unfortunately, after upgrading to this release, even the Admin panel referred to above is no longer visible (presumably this is a Flash component also).  After reading about some of the issues in this forum, I uninstalled this release and reinstalled 10.3.181.34, which has fixed the problem for me, but our website users that have already ugraded to the latest release will be affected by this issue.

Our websites are far from "high volume", but I imagine that this will be impacting some others quite severely!

Hi Ian,

Thank for you the feedback.  I believe you've also commented on the bug, but if you haven't please do vote and leave a comment.

I've passed all this feedback along to our team and we're actively looking into this with the highest priority.  As soon as I have additional details I'll share them here.

Chris

We will be releasing a new version of Flash Player that addresses this bug and a few other critical issues that have been reported against 10.3.183.5.  Due to logistics, I don't have an exact release date but I'll update again once I have something firmer.  We know this is severely impacting you, and we will treat this as our top priority.  I apologize again and we'll keep you updated as new information becomes available.  Please feel free to post back with questions here or you can contact me directly at ccampbel@adobe.com.

Thanks,

Chris

Hi Ian,

If all goes to plan, the update should be available Wednesday evening (8/24) or sometime Thursday (8/25).  I'll update again tomorrow with additional info.

Thanks,

Chris

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the update.

Regards,

Ian.

Hi Chris,

This certainly seems to have eliminated the issue!

Thanks for your help and for keeping us updated.

Can you explain how Adobe will ensure that this does not happen again?

The RSS feed you mentioned above does not currently show that a new player has been released.

If the feed is the only way to be notified of releases, how long should it take for the updated player to be in the RSS?

Based on this one example, it would seem like our users are more likely to tell us that a new player is available than the RSS!

Regards,

Ian

Hi lan,

Chris entered his long vacation now so I would take over this issue to follow up. I am asking internal team who is in charge for the RSS. I'll update you if I find out anything. I apologize inconvenient experience.

thanks,

Hitomi