Denial of Service When Using Xenroll to Create Files or Write to the Registry (242366)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
This article was previously published under Q242366 SYMPTOMS
You can use Xenroll to create files with any name or write to the registry without notifying users. If you use this ActiveX control for either purpose, you may receive a "denial of service" error message if you use the control multiple times.
RESOLUTIONWindows NT Server or Workstation 4.0
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or
the individual software update. For information on obtaining the
latest service pack, please go to:
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft
Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support
Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the
following address on the World Wide Web:
Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server EditionTo resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6.MORE INFORMATION
The purpose of the Xenroll control is to create files and registry entries. Because multiple organizations use this control, you cannot simply disable the control.
The Xenroll control cannot overwrite files without user intervention.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/14/2003 |
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Keywords: | kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB242366 |
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