The Lsass.exe process may use too much CPU time when SSL is enabled on a Windows 2000-based computer that is running IIS 5.0 (832539)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

SYMPTOMS

On a Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer, the Lsass.exe process may use too much CPU time if both of the following conditions are true:
  • Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 is installed on the computer.
  • Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections are enabled on the computer.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if an IIS 5.0 Web site is configured for certificate mapping, and a client requests information that requires client authentication while SSL is enabled.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. Microsoft is researching this problem and will post more information in this article when the information becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the terminology that is used in this article, 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:MajorLast Reviewed:5/25/2004
Keywords:kbWin2000SP5fix kbBug kbfix kbQFE KB832539 kbAudITPRO
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