PHP Multiple Vulnerabilities Dec-09

Summary
This host is running PHP and is prone to multiple vulnerabilities.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow local attackers to bypass certain security restrictions and cause denial of service. Impact Level: Network
Solution
Upgrade to PHP version 5.3.1 http://www.php.net/downloads.php
Insight
Multiple flaws are due to: - Error in 'proc_open()' function in 'ext/standard/proc_open.c' that does not enforce the 'safe_mode_allowed_env_vars' and 'safe_mode_protected_env_vars' directives, which allows attackers to execute programs with an arbitrary environment via the env parameter. - Error in 'zend_restore_ini_entry_cb()' function in 'zend_ini.c', which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Affected
PHP version 5.2.10 and prior. PHP version 5.3.x before 5.3.1
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