Back to Vol 21, Issue 1

PHP Architect · Vol 21, Issue 1 · January 2022

Security Corner: The Terrifying Scale of a Security Bug

by Eric Mann

A remote code execution vulnerability discovered in the widely used Log4J library exposed billions of machines to malicious actors in December. Unfortunately, fixing this bug was not straightforward and left much of the Internet exposed to bad actors for over a week.

The full article is in PHP Architect Vol 21, Issue 1. Subscribe to read it and every new issue.

Subscribe
Eric Mann

About the author

Eric Mann

Eric is a seasoned web developer experienced with multiple languages and platforms. He's been working with PHP for more than a decade and focuses his time on helping developers get started and learn new skills with their tech of choice. You can reach out to him directly via Twitter.

Our Partners

Collaborating with industry leaders to bring you the best PHP resources and expertise

Interested in partnering? Get in touch →