You may not be able to use LDAP over an SSL connection to connect to a domain controller when the domain controller is running Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (917268)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario. A certificate expires on a domain controller that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Then, the certificate is renewed. In this scenario, you may not be able to use the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) over a Security Sockets Layer (SSL) connection to connect to the domain controller. Additionally, the following event may be logged in the System event log: Event Type: Error
Event Source: Schannel
Event Category: None
Event ID: 36876
Description: The certificate received from the remote server has not validated correctly. The error code is 0x80090328. The SSL connection request has failed. The attached data contains the server certificate.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the domain controller continues to use the expired certificate until the domain controller restarts.

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

You must have Windows Server 2003 SP1 installed to apply this hotfix.

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, 32-bit versions with Service Pack 1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirement
Ntdsa.dll5.2.3790.26721,521,15231-Mar-200605:18x86SP1
W03a2409.dll5.2.3790.267224,06431-Mar-200603:06x86SP1
Windows Server 2003, 64-bit versions with Service Pack 1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Ntdsa.dll5.2.3790.26722,966,01630-Mar-200613:58x64SP1Not applicable
W03a2409.dll5.2.3790.267224,57630-Mar-200613:58x64SP1Not applicable
Wntdsa.dll5.2.3790.26721,521,15230-Mar-200613:58x86SP1WOW
Ww03a2409.dll5.2.3790.267224,06430-Mar-200613:58x86SP1WOW
Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions with Service Pack 1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Ntdsa.dll5.2.3790.26724,251,64830-Mar-200613:58IA-64SP1Not applicable
W03a2409.dll5.2.3790.267223,04030-Mar-200613:58IA-64SP1Not applicable
Wntdsa.dll5.2.3790.26721,521,15230-Mar-200613:58x86SP1WOW
Ww03a2409.dll5.2.3790.267224,06430-Mar-200613:58x86SP1WOW

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

This hotfix introduces a new operational attribute. After you install the hotfix, follow these steps to recognize a newly installed domain controller certificate:
  1. Click Start, click Run, type ldp.exe, and then click OK.
  2. Click Connection, and then click Connect.
  3. Type the name of the domain controller in the Server box, type 389 in the Port box, and then click OK.
  4. Click Connection, and then click Bind.
  5. Type the administrator name, type the password, type the domain name, and then click OK.
  6. Click the Browser menu, and then click Modify.
  7. In the Attribute box, type renewServerCertificate.
  8. In the Values box, type 1.
  9. Click to select the Add check box, click Enter, and then click Run.
  10. Exit the Ldp.exe utility.
For more information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

897721 You may not be able to connect to a domain controller by using LDAP over an SSL connection when the domain controller is running Windows 2000 Server with SP4

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/26/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbhotfixserver kbpubtypekc KB917268 kbAudITPRO
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