You receive a "Logon failure" message when you use a smart card on a Windows Server 2003-based computer (887578)

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 must 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 item in Control Panel.Windows Server 2003 IA-64-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Crypt32.dll	5.131.3790.425	1,578,496	14-Oct-2005	05:21	IA-64	None	RTMQFE
Cryptnet.dll	5.131.3790.425	160,256	14-Oct-2005	05:21	IA-64	None	RTMQFE
Kdcsvc.dll	5.2.3790.425	590,336	14-Oct-2005	05:21	IA-64	None	RTMQFE
Kerberos.dll	5.2.3790.425	907,264	14-Oct-2005	05:21	IA-64	None	RTMQFE
Wcrypt32.dll	5.131.3790.425	612,864	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x86	None	WOW
Wcryptnet.dll	5.131.3790.425	61,952	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x86	None	WOW
Wkerberos.dll	5.2.3790.425	344,064	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x86	None	WOW
Crypt32.dll	5.131.3790.2548	1,759,232	14-Oct-2005	05:21	IA-64	SP1	SP1QFE
Cryptnet.dll	5.131.3790.2548	172,544	14-Oct-2005	05:21	IA-64	SP1	SP1QFE
Kdcsvc.dll	5.2.3790.2548	613,888	14-Oct-2005	05:21	IA-64	SP1	SP1QFE
Kerberos.dll	5.2.3790.2548	963,072	14-Oct-2005	05:21	IA-64	SP1	SP1QFE
Wcrypt32.dll	5.131.3790.2548	595,968	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x86	SP1	WOW
Wcryptnet.dll	5.131.3790.2548	62,464	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x86	SP1	WOW
Wkerberos.dll	5.2.3790.2548	350,720	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x86	SP1	WOW

x64-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Crypt32.dll	5.131.3790.2548	1,428,992	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x64	SP1	SP1QFE
Cryptnet.dll	5.131.3790.2548	111,104	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x64	SP1	SP1QFE
Kdcsvc.dll	5.2.3790.2548	419,840	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x64	SP1	SP1QFE
Kerberos.dll	5.2.3790.2548	720,896	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x64	SP1	SP1QFE
Wcrypt32.dll	5.131.3790.2548	595,968	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x86	SP1	WOW
Wcryptnet.dll	5.131.3790.2548	62,464	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x86	SP1	WOW
Wkerberos.dll	5.2.3790.2548	350,720	14-Oct-2005	05:21	x86	SP1	WOW

x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Crypt32.dll	5.131.3790.425	612,864	14-Oct-2005	04:10	x86	None	RTMQFE
Cryptnet.dll	5.131.3790.425	61,952	14-Oct-2005	04:10	x86	None	RTMQFE
Kdcsvc.dll	5.2.3790.425	227,840	14-Oct-2005	04:10	x86	None

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
After you have installed the hotfix, the following three registry keys are made available so that you can extend the validity period of the CRL.

HKEY_Local_Machine\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\KDC\CRLValidityExtensionPeriod

This DWORD value lets you to extend the CRL validity period by a specified number of hours. When you set this value to a non-zero value, the certificate status checking code for smart card logons ignores any validity period errors as long as the CRL is not expired by more than the number of specified hours. This extension of the validity period only applies to CRLs that are used during the evaluation of certificates used for smart card logon. For example, this extension would apply to a certificate that is issued by a certification authority (CA) that is populated in the NTAuth store and to any certificates that are part of the trust chain used to verify the NTAuth store certificate.

HKEY_Local_Machine\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\KDC\CRLTimeoutPeriod

This DWORD value lets you to specify the CRL time-out period to reduce false positives. The Key Distribution Center (KDC) passes this value to the certificate policy checking code. By default, the KDC specifies a time-out value of 90 seconds even if this registry value is not set.

HKEY_Local_Machine\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\Kerberos\Parameters\CRLTimeoutPeriod

This DWORD value lets you to specify the CRL time-out period to reduce false positives. The Kerberos client passes this value to the certificate policy checking code. By default, the Kerberos client specifies a time-out value of 90 seconds even if this registry value is not set.