Using MCIS FTP Server Causes Erratic Handling of PUT vs. GET and SIZE (243329)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Commercial Internet System 2.5

This article was previously published under Q243329

SYMPTOMS

Even though you can upload and see a file on the FTP server, it cannot be downloaded.

CAUSE

When handling a PUT, FTP uses the credentials configured in the virtual directory configuration.

The GET command uses the credentials of the logged on user. In the case of anonymous access this is:
 IUSR_<computer_name>
				
The result is that you can either send the file to the FTP server or delete the file from the FTP server, however, the file cannot be downloaded.

WORKAROUND

Granted Permissions to the UNC path to the Windows NT account that is used for Anonymous access for the FTP site.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Commercial Internet System service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone 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 typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:
   Date      Time    Version      Size    File name     Platform
   -------------------------------------------------------------
   08/12/99  10:28a  8.00.0251    85,264  ftpsvc2.dll   x86
   08/12/99  10:28a  8.00.0251   177,708  ftpsvc2.dbg   x86

   08/12/99  10:26a  8.00.0251   150,288  ftpsvc2.dll   Alpha
   08/12/99  10:26a  8.00.0251   222,652  ftpsvc2.dbg   Alpha

				

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Commercial Internet System 2.5.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/6/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB243329