FIX: A memory leak may occur when you use a VML shape element on a Web page in Internet Explorer 6 (883586)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer (Programming) 6 (SP1)

SYMPTOMS

When you use a Vector Markup Language (VML) shape element on a Web page, if you set the path property to have more than 16 path points, a memory leak may occur.

CAUSE

The dynamic memory allocation for paths that have more than 16 path points is not freed internally.

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 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 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.

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 XP Service Pack 1
   Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
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   10-Aug-2004  23:39  6.0.2800.1461  848,384  Vgx.dll
Windows XP Service Pack 2
   Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
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   21-Jul-2005  02:31  6.0.2900.2723  848,896  Vgx.dll
Windows 2000
   Date         Time   Version        Size       File name
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   11-Aug-2004  00:33  6.0.2800.1461  2,283,008  Vgx.dll
Windows NT
   Date         Time   Version        Size       File name
   -------------------------------------------------------
   11-Aug-2004  00:33  6.0.2800.1461  2,283,008  Vgx.dll
Windows 98
   Date         Time   Version        Size       File name
   -------------------------------------------------------
   11-Aug-2004  00:33  6.0.2800.1461  2,283,008  Vgx.dll

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, 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:5/15/2006
Keywords:kbQFE kbHotfixServer KB883586 kbAudDeveloper