No option in Windows Server 2003 to set the Extended Key Usage (EKU) extension to use a "Critical" setting (838165)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition

SYMPTOMS

If your Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer is configured as a certification authority (CA), you may find that there is no option in the Certification Authority snap-in to set the Extended Key Usage (EKU) extension to use a "Critical" setting.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because there is no option in Windows Server 2003 to configure the pkIExtendedKeyUsage attribute in Active Directory to use a "Critical" setting.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows Server 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003

Date         Time   Version        Size    File name
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05-Mar-2004  21:04  5.2.3790.138  244,736  Certtmpl.dll

Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Edition

Date         Time   Version        Size    File name
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05-Mar-2004  21:06  5.2.3790.138  748,544  Certtmpl.dll  IA-64
05-Mar-2004  21:04  5.2.3790.138  244,736  Wcerttmpl.dll x86

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional 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:MinorLast Reviewed:10/27/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbWinServ2003preSP1fix KB838165 kbAudITPRO