Re: Request for help PHP v3.0.12

On Mon, 27 Nov 2000, Ian Baugh wrote: > Can anyone help me with a possible security problem with PHP v 3.0.12? > > I am led to believe that if a hacker manages to deliberately overflow the system buffer, then a > piece of executable code can be placed in the buffer which can then execute to thereby breach the > security of the server. Yes, that's the way buffer overflows are exploited. > Is anyone aware of this problem? Try upgrading to the latest version if possible. The latest version of PHP 3 is 3.0.17. > thanks > > Ian > > ********************************************************************** > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and > intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they > are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify > the system manager. > ********************************************************************** > -- Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams <ignacio@openservices.net>