Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a local file overwrite issue in PHP's build configuration logic. If an attacker already has local access on a system where PHP 5.5.13 or earlier is being configured, they may abuse a predictable temporary file path to overwrite files through a symlink. It is not described as a remote website exploit. Exposure is most likely on shared build hosts, legacy CI systems, developer machines, or vendor platforms that build PHP 5.5.13 or earlier from affected sources. Public web servers are not automatically exposed unless local users can influence the build/configure process. Treat as a legacy build-environment risk, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize if the organization still builds old PHP versions, maintains shared Unix build hosts, or relies on vendor platforms named in the advisories. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PHP or downstream packages using vendor-supported fixed builds.; Review PHP vendor advisories and the referenced PHP source commit.; Restrict untrusted local users on build and CI hosts..
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Source materials
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- https://support.apple.com/HT204659CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67390CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1104978CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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