XIMS: MCIS NNTP Service Does Not Allow Spaces in User Name for the AUTHINFO USER Command (263713)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Commercial Internet System 2.0
  • Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q263713

SYMPTOMS

Users who have a space in their user name are unable to log on to the NNTP service.

CAUSE

The NNTP service incorrectly assumes that the space marks the end of the user name in the AUTHINFO USER command. As a result, the NNTP service is not using the correct account during the authentication process.

WORKAROUND

One workaround is to avoid using user names with spaces.

RESOLUTION

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 release 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.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.
   Date      Time     Version     Size      File name   Platform
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   05/31/2000  01:03p 5.5.1877.51 1,151,248 Nntpsvc.dll Alpha
   05/31/2000  12:46p 5.5.1877.51   761,104 Nntpsvc.dll Intel

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Commercial Internet System 2.0.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/5/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB263713
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