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PHP < 5.2.8 magic_quotes_gpc Security Bypass

high Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 801078

Synopsis

The remote web server uses a version of PHP that is affected by a security bypass weakness.

Description

According to its banner, the version of PHP installed on the remote host is 5.2.7. This version introduced a regression with regard to 'magic_quotes' functionality due to an incorrect fix to the filter extension. As a result, the 'magic_quotes_gpc' setting remains off even if it is set to on.

Solution

Upgrade to version 5.2.8 or higher.

See Also

http://.php.net/releases/5_2_8.php

bugs.php.net/42718

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 801078

Family: Web Servers

Nessus ID: 35067

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-5844

BID: 32673