PHP 5.2.0 and Prior Versions Multiple Vulnerabilities

Summary
PHP 5.2.0 and prior versions are prone to multiple security vulnerabilities. Successful exploits could allow an attacker to write files in unauthorized locations, cause a denial-of-service condition, and potentially execute code. These issues are reported to affect PHP 4.4.4 and prior versions in the 4 branch, and 5.2.0 and prior versions in the 5 branch other versions may also be vulnerable.
Solution
The vendor has released updates to address these issues. Contact the vendor for details on obtaining and applying the appropriate updates. Please see the advisories for more information.
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