BUG: Heap Memory Corruption and AV in kill_proc May Occur when Using Per Server Licensing

ID: Q246226

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 7.0

BUG #: 56397 (SQLBUG_70)

SYMPTOMS

When using per server licensing, if a certain mixture of clients connect that require the server to grow the overflow chain used to track and maintain licensing, heap memory corruption and/or an access violation (AV) may occur.

WORKAROUND

Use per seat licensing instead.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 7.0.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbbug7.00 kbSQLServ700bug
Version : winnt:7.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug