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php POST file uploads

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for version of PHP

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running a version of PHP earlier
than 4.1.2.

There are several flaws in how PHP handles
multipart/form-data POST requests, any one of which can
permit a possible hacker to gain remote access to the system.

Solution : Upgrade to PHP 4.1.2
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 4183

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