FIX: Heap Memory Corruption and AV in kill_proc May Occur when Using Per Server Licensing (246226)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
This article was previously published under Q246226
BUG #: 56397 (SQLBUG_70)

SYMPTOMS

When using per server licensing, if a certain mixture of clients connect that require the server to grow the overflow chain used to track and maintain licensing, heap memory corruption and/or an access violation (AV) may occur.

WORKAROUND

Use per seat licensing instead.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server 7.0. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

254561 INF: How to Obtain Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0

For more information, contact your primary support provider.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/14/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix KB246226
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