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php < 4.3.3

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for version of PHP

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running a version of PHP 4.3 which is older or equal to
4.3.2.

There is a flaw in this version which may permit a local attacker to
bypass the safe mode and gain unauthorized access to files on the local
system, thanks to a flaw in the function php_safe_mode_include_dir().

Solution : Upgrade to PHP 4.3.3 when it is available
Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 8201

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