PHP 'extract()' Function Security Bypass Vulnerability

Summary
This host is running PHP and is prone to security bypass vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by modifying data structures that were not intended to depend on external input. Impact Level: Network
Solution
Upgrade to PHP version 5.2.15 or later For updates refer to http://www.php.net/downloads.php
Insight
The flaw is due to error in 'extract()' function, it does not prevent use of the 'EXTR_OVERWRITE' parameter to overwrite the GLOBALS superglobal array.
Affected
PHP version prior to 5.2.15
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