STOP 0x0000000A in Netbt.sys When Parsing LMHOSTS File

ID: Q224550

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 SP4
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 SP4

SYMPTOMS

When Netbt.sys parses through an LMHOSTS file that contains #DOM entries, a STOP 0x0000000A error message may be displayed.

CAUSE

NETBT allocates a buffer for domain entries, yet does not zero out the allocated area, causing code manipulation of invalid data.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/servicepacks/

Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. 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

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 nt4sp5fix
Version : winnt:4.0 SP4
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug