You receive information for a different local group than you specified when you use the "net localgroup" command on a domain controller that is running Windows Server 2003 (873398)

SYMPTOMS

You use the net localgroup command to view or to modify a local group on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based domain controller that is in a trust relationship, However, the command unexpectedly displays or modifies information for a local group that is located in the trusted domain.

For example, you run the net localgroup GroupName command on the domain controller in a child domain. You expect to see a list of users and groups that are members of the GroupName group in the child domain. Instead, the command returns a list of users and groups that are members of a different local group that is located in the parent domain.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if local groups in the domains in the trust relationship use the same relative ID (RID). The LsaLookupNames function retrieves the RID of the local group and then passes the RID to the local Security Accounts Manager (SAM) database. However, the security identifier (SID) of the domain controller is not identified in the operation. Therefore, information for a local group from a different domain may be returned when you run the net localgroup command.

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:

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.

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 file attributes) 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, 32-bit editions

   Date         Time   Version       Size     File name
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   13-Aug-2004  18:57  5.2.3790.199  120,832  Net1.exe

Windows Server 2003, 64-bit editions

   Date         Time   Version       Size     File name  Platform
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   13-Aug-2004  18:57  5.2.3790.199  354,304  Net1.exe   IA-64
   13-Aug-2004  18:57  5.2.3790.199  120,832  Wnet1.exe  x86