The Win32_ServerSession Windows Management Instrumentation class returns incorrect server session instances on a Windows Server 2003-based computer (903931)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition

SYMPTOMS

You use the Win32_ServerSession Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) class to monitor server sessions on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer. You expect each returned session instance to point to a unique session when more than one session is open. However, all the returned session instances point to the first entry that the NetSessionEnum function returns.

Note Windows Management Instrumentation uses the NetSessionEnum function to list network sessions.

RESOLUTION

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. 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, x64-based versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   29-Jul-2005  21:12  5.2.3790.2497      67,072  Wmipsess.dll

Windows Server 2003, x86-based versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   29-Jul-2005  20:37  5.2.3790.2497      41,472  Wmipsess.dll

Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name       Platform
   -----------------------------------------------------------------------
   29-Jul-2005  21:12  5.2.3790.2497     141,824  Wmipsess.dll    IA-64

STATUS

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

REFERENCES

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:MinorLast Reviewed:7/24/2006
Keywords:kbQFE kbHotfixServer kbpubtypekc KB903931 kbAudDeveloper kbAudITPRO
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