MMCSNA May Fail When Selecting Backup SNA Server (246013)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 SP3

This article was previously published under Q246013

SYMPTOMS

When you select the backup SNA Server in the MMC console, the MMCSNA may stop responding.

CAUSE

There is a buffer overrun in the CListBox control of the Backup Sponsor Server.

WORKAROUND

Make the desired changes in the SNA Server Manager. The SNA Server Manager is not affected by this problem.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft SNA Server version 4.0, 4.0 SP1, 4.0 SP2, 4.0 SP3.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce:
  1. In the SNA Management Console, open a subdomain property.
  2. Click the Client Backup Configuration tab.
  3. Click to select Backup Sponsor Server check box.
  4. Click Add.
  5. Enter the server name, and then click OK.
  6. Select the server name that you entered in the list box.
  7. Click Edit.Result: MMCSNA stops responding.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/10/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbnofix KB246013