A program may crash when it calls the Seek method on a binary field by using the Microsoft DAO 3.6 Object Library (910906)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

SYMPTOMS

A program may crash when it calls the Seek method on a binary field by using the Microsoft DAO 3.6 Object Library (Dao360.dll).

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the Microsoft DAO 3.6 Object Library incorrectly calculates the buffer size.

RESOLUTION

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

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.PrerequisitesTo install this hotfix, you must have the 837001 update installed on your computer. For more information about the 837001 update, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

837001 MS04-014: Vulnerability in the Microsoft Jet Database Engine could permit code execution

Restart requirementIf you use the Jet database, you must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix replaces the 837001 update and other Jet 4.0 service packs.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 tool in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Wdao360.dll3.60.9420.0551,64023-Nov-200514:16x86NoneWOW
Wmsexcl40.dll4.0.9025.0326,36023-Nov-200514:16x86NoneWOW
Wmsjet40.dll4.0.9413.01,514,20023-Nov-200514:16x86NoneWOW
Wmsjtes40.dll4.0.9025.0248,53623-Nov-200514:16x86NoneWOW
Wmspbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03223-Nov-200514:16x86NoneWOW
Wmsrepl40.dll4.0.9025.0552,99123-Nov-200514:16x86NoneWOW
Wmsxbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03223-Nov-200514:16x86NoneWOW
Wdao360.dll3.60.9420.0551,64023-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmsexcl40.dll4.0.9025.0326,36023-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmsjet40.dll4.0.9413.01,514,20023-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmsjtes40.dll4.0.9025.0248,53623-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmspbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03223-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmsrepl40.dll4.0.9417.0559,83223-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmsxbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03223-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Wdao360.dll3.60.9420.0551,64023-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmsexcl40.dll4.0.9025.0326,36023-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmsjet40.dll4.0.9413.01,514,20023-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmsjtes40.dll4.0.9025.0248,53623-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmspbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03223-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmsrepl40.dll4.0.9417.0559,83223-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Wmsxbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03223-Nov-200514:16x86SP1WOW
Windows Server 2003, 32-bit versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Dao360.dll3.60.9420.0551,64023-Nov-200520:33x86NoneRTMQFE
Msexcl40.dll4.0.9025.0326,36021-Jun-200500:21x86NoneRTMQFE
Msjet40.dll4.0.9413.01,514,20025-Jul-200522:32x86NoneRTMQFE
Msjtes40.dll4.0.9025.0248,53621-Jun-200500:21x86NoneRTMQFE
Mspbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03221-Jun-200500:21x86NoneRTMQFE
Msrepl40.dll4.0.9025.0552,99123-Nov-200521:21x86NoneRTMQFE
Msxbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03221-Jun-200500:21x86NoneRTMQFE
Dao360.dll3.60.9420.0551,64023-Nov-200520:31x86SP1SP1QFE
Msexcl40.dll4.0.9025.0326,36021-Jun-200503:04x86SP1SP1QFE
Msjet40.dll4.0.9413.01,514,20025-Jul-200522:42x86SP1SP1QFE
Msjtes40.dll4.0.9025.0248,53621-Jun-200503:04x86SP1SP1QFE
Mspbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03221-Jun-200503:04x86SP1SP1QFE
Msrepl40.dll4.0.9417.0559,83221-Jun-200503:04x86SP1SP1QFE
Msxbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03223-Nov-200514:16x86SP1SP1QFE

Microsoft Windows XP

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 XP 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.PrerequisitesTo install this hotfix, you must have the 837001 update installed on your computer. For more information about the 837001 update, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

837001 MS04-014: Vulnerability in the Microsoft Jet Database Engine could permit code execution

Restart requirementIf you use the Jet database, you must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix replaces the 837001 update and other Jet 4.0 service packs.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 tool in Control Panel.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Dao360.dll3.60.8618.0568,02420-Nov-200505:33x86SP1SP1QFE
Msexcl40.dll4.0.9025.0326,36021-Jun-200500:11x86SP1SP1QFE
Msjet40.dll4.0.9413.01,514,20020-Nov-200505:33x86SP1SP1QFE
Msjtes40.dll4.0.9025.0248,53620-Nov-200505:33x86SP1SP1QFE
Mspbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03219-Nov-200516:03x86SP1SP1QFE
Msrepl40.dll4.0.9025.0552,99122-Nov-200523:49x86SP1SP1QFE
Msxbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03221-Jun-200500:11x86SP1SP1QFE
Dao360.dll3.60.9420.0551,64022-Nov-200523:34x86SP2SP2QFE
Msexcl40.dll4.0.9025.0326,36021-Jun-200500:11x86SP2SP2QFE
Msjet40.dll4.0.9413.01,514,20025-Jul-200522:31x86SP2SP2QFE
Msjtes40.dll4.0.9025.0248,53621-Jun-200500:11x86SP2SP2QFE
Mspbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03221-Jun-200500:11x86SP2SP2QFE
Msrepl40.dll4.0.9025.0552,99123-Nov-200500:37x86SP2SP2QFE
Msxbde40.dll4.0.9025.0355,03221-Jun-200500:11x86SP2SP2QFE

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the terminology that is used in this article, 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:7/26/2006
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