Memory Overrun in IIS When Querystring Is Above 0x7F

ID: Q216025

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Site Server version 3.0

SYMPTOMS

Using extended characters in queries (characters in the range above 0x7f) causes a memory buffer to overrun for Site Server Search queries.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, apply the latest Site Server 3.0 service pack.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Site Server version 3.0. This problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. service pack for Microsoft Site Server version 3.0. For information on obtaining the service pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

MORE INFORMATION

Note: This problem affects the handling of characters in the range above 0x7f.

Additional query words:

Keywords : SS3SP2Fix
Version : winnt:3.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug