BUG: Client Network Utility Allows Invalid IPX Port Address Format (199000)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

This article was previously published under Q199000
BUG #: 48157 (SQLBUG_70)

SYMPTOMS

When using the Client Network Utility to add a new client configuration entry, which uses the NWLink IPX/SPX network library, an invalid port address format is allowed.

CAUSE

Format error checking is not performed in the Client Network Utility.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server 7.0.

MORE INFORMATION

For NWLink IPX/SPX, the port address should start with '0x'.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/16/2002
Keywords:kbBug KB199000