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Vulnerability Assessment Details

php arbitrary file upload

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for version of PHP

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running a version of PHP which is
older than 4.3.9 or 5.0.2.

The remote version of this software is affected by an unspecified file
upload vulnerability which may permit a possible hacker to upload arbitrary
files to the remote server.

See also : http://viewcvs.php.net/viewcvs.cgi/php-src/NEWS.diff?r1=1.1247.2.724&r2=1.1247.2.726
Solution : Upgrade to PHP 4.3.9 or 5.0.2 when available
Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 11190

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