PHP 'apache_request_headers()' Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Windows)

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  3. PHP 'apache_request_headers()' Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Windows)
Summary
This host is installed with PHP and is prone to buffer overflow vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to PHP Version 5.4.3 or later, For updates refer to http://php.net/downloads.php
Insight
The flaw is due to an error in the 'apache_request_headers()' function, which can be exploited to cause a denial of service via a long string in the header of an HTTP request.
Affected
PHP Version 5.4.x before 5.4.3 on Windows
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Medium Severity
Classification
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