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php safemode

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for version of PHP

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running php 4.0.5.

There is a flaw in this version of PHP that permits
local users to circumvent the safe mode and to gain
the uid of the http process.

Solution : Upgrade to PHP 4.1.0
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 2954

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