SYMPTOMS
When you run a program that uses the Active Directory directory service
DsBrowseForContainer function, the program may stop responding, and you may receive an access violation error message that is similar to the following:
The application, C: \Desktop\My Program.exe, generated an application error. The error occurred on Date and Time. The exception generated was c0000005 at address 76E05B79 (ACTIVEDS!ConvertSecDescriptorToVariant)
This problem occurs on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
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:
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) 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.
Windows Server 2003
Date Time Version Size File name
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29-Jan-2004 23:36 5.2.3790.125 115,200 Dsuiext.dll
Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
Date Time Version Size File name
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29-Jan-2004 22:36 5.2.3790.125 226,816 Dsuiext.dll IA-64
29-Jan-2004 22:36 5.2.3790.125 115,200 Wdsuiext.dll x86