The Netsh.exe utility incorrectly returns an error level of 0 when an error occurs during IPsec S2S configuration in Windows Server 2003 (917078)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

SYMPTOMS

You use the Netsh.exe command-line utility in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to configure an IPsec S2S connection. However, when an error occurs, the Netsh.exe utility incorrectly reports an error level of 0.

For example, if you run the Netsh.exe utility when there is an invalid IPsec S2S configuration, the command fails, and the output indicates that an error occurred. However, the Netsh.exe utility returns an error level of 0.

Note An error level of 0 indicates that no error has occurred.

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:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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 file attributes) 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 item in Control Panel.Windows Server 2003 32-bit versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Nshipsec.dll5.2.3790.2667393,21624-Mar-200603:32x86
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Nshipsec.dll5.2.3790.2667805,37624-Mar-200602:52IA-64SP1SP1QFE
Wnshipsec.dll5.2.3790.2667393,21624-Mar-200602:53x86SP1WOW
Windows Server 2003 x64 versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Nshipsec.dll5.2.3790.2667587,77624-Mar-200602:52x64SP1SP1QFE
Wnshipsec.dll5.2.3790.2667393,21624-Mar-200602:52x86SP1WOW

STATUS

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

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:MinorLast Reviewed:7/26/2006
Keywords:kbWinServ2003preSP2fix kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbpubtypekc KB917078 kbAudITPRO
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