PHP cannot determine which UID is being used, so safe mode restrictions are always applied. e.g. PHP Warning: SAFE MODE Restriction in effect. The script whose uid is -1 is not allowed to access /... See URL for link to vendor bug + patch.
Ah well, least it wasn't my fault this time. Fixed in errata-candidate (php-4.2.2-8.0.6) Phil =--=
*** Bug 76974 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
Really fixed in php-4.2.2-10.
An errata has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003-017.html