FIX: A NullReferenceException error occurs when you use a method that has the default null value as a parameter in the .NET Framework 1.1 (834280)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1

SYMPTOMS

A NullReferenceException error may occur in the Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1 when one of the following conditions is true:

You use reflection to obtain a default value of a parameter out of a method that uses a default null value for a parameter.
You use reflection to invoke a method that uses a default null value for a parameter.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. For more information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=A8F5654F-088E-40B2-BBDB-A83353618B38

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	4/7/2006
Keywords:	kbQFE KBHotfixServer kbNetFrame110sp1fix kbBug kbfix kbNetFrame110preSP1fix KB834280 kbAudDeveloper