The QueryCurrentRecipientIndex method returns an incorrect recipient index in Windows Server 2003 (885228)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition

SYMPTOMS

In a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment, you may experience faulty per-recipient processing in Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) event sinks. For example, Microsoft Exchange Server may incorrectly stamp per-recipient properties, and this may adversely affect mail handling. Additionally, you may notice that an RCPT TO command with customized arguments is unexpectedly rejected.

CAUSE

The faulty per-recipient processing in SMTP event sinks that is described in the "Symptoms" section occurs when the QueryCurrentRecipientIndex method returns an incorrect recipient index. And the RCPT TO command with customized arguments is rejected when delivery status notifications are not advertised as expected.

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.

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 
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   ----------------------------------------------------------
   31-Aug-2004  21:14  6.0.3790.206      460,288  Smtpsvc.dll
Windows Server 2003 64-bit editions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name     
   ----------------------------------------------------------
   31-Aug-2004  08:48  6.0.3790.206    1,182,208  Smtpsvc.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 additional 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:MinorLast Reviewed:6/1/2006
Keywords:kbQFE kbHotfixServer kbtshoot kbBug kbfix kbWinServ2003preSP1fix KB885228 kbAudITPRO
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