Mapsvc Does Not Parse the NIS Passwd Map File Correctly If a Password Expiration Date Is Set (309413)

SYMPTOMS

Some UNIX-based systems support setting expiration dates on accounts, passwords, or both. These expiration dates cause additional information to be stored in the passwd map file. This additional information is stored in the password field as a comma-separated list.

If the User Name Mapping service (Mapsvc) that is included with Services for UNIX 2.0 is configured to collect information from a UNIX NIS server, and the password field contains commas, Mapsvc may not parse the NIS passwd map file correctly.

When this problem occurs, a UID of 0 is displayed for the user, instead of the correct UID.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem.

To resolve this problem, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

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 fix should have the following file attributes or later:

   Date         Time   Version        Size     File name     
   ------------------------------------------------------
   04-DEC-2001  16:21  5.2000.328.22  108,544  Mapsvc.exe
   04-DEC-2001  16:21  5.2000.328.22  281,600  Mapper.dll

Mapsvc Does Not Parse the NIS Passwd Map File Correctly If a Password Expiration Date Is Set (309413)

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