FIX: Memory Leak with xp_sendmail Using Attachments

ID: Q250493

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5

BUG #: 18916 (SQLBUG_65)

SYMPTOMS

Using xp_sendmail with @query and @attach_results parameters causes a memory leak in Microsoft SQL Server 6.5. The @attach_results parameter must be included for the memory leak to occur.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix that corrects this problem is now available from Microsoft, but it has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. If you are not severely affected by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next SQL Server service pack that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:


   Version          File name      Platform                 
   -----------------------------------------
   6.50.465         sql465i.exe    Intel  <BR/>
                    sql465a.exe    Alpha

NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the above files may also contain additional files.

WORKAROUND

Do not use @attach_results with xp_sendmail.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 6.5.

Additional query words: memory leak xp_sendmail

Keywords : kbSQLServ650fix kbDSupport
Version : winnt:6.5
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug