FIX: IsWorldReadable and MSMQ Window Handle Leaks (241771)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
- Microsoft Message Queue Server (MSMQ) 1.0
This article was previously published under Q241771 SYMPTOMS
Window handle leaks are seen when applications create queues with the option IsWorldReadable set to True. This only occurs with Windows NT computers. Security differences on Windows 95 and 98 do not support the creation of queues with IsWorldReadable set to True.
CAUSE
This occurs in GetCurrentUserSid because the Open (Thread/Process) Token call was not paired with a CloseHandle call.
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
This problem has been corrected in Windows NT 4.0 SP6 with the addition of CloseHandle calls to match Open (Thread/Process) Token calls.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 2/24/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbBug kbfix kbMSMQ100fix KB241771 kbAudDeveloper |
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