Re: Web host withdraws support for PHP extensions - supposed secuity risks

On Tue, Aug 13, 2002 at 10:10:45PM +0100, Alan Hale wrote: > My Web hosting company has just withdrawn (with no notice) support for PHP > extensions on the grounds they represent security risks and they don't wish > to spend time and effort in evaluating and compensating for those risks. > > I'd welcome views on how reasonable this is. > > The extension I'm mainly concerned about is GD, which I rely on for > interactive mapping functionality. I find it hard to see how this is a > security risk, but I'm no expert and prepared to be enlightened. > I could host you if interested. Check http://www.nk.ca . > Many thanks > > Alan Hale > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.381 / Virus Database: 214 - Release Date: 02/08/2002 > > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php > -- Member - Liberal International On 11 Sept 2001 the WORLD was violated. This is doctor@nl2k.ab.ca Ici doctor@nl2k.ab.ca Society MUST be saved! Extremists must dissolve. Beware of defining as intelligent only those who share your opinions