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Q170063: RASMAN Fails with 0xC0000005 - Access Violation

Article: Q170063
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetworkkbbuglist
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run the Remote Access Service (RAS) server in Windows NT 3.51, a
Rasman.exe Access Violation error message appears.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when Rascbcp.dll attempts to write to a NULL buffer passed
by the server.


RESOLUTION
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This problem was fixed in Windows NT 4.0.


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51.

A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression- tested and
should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you
are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you
wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft
Technical Support for more information.


Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbnetwork kbbuglist
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search
Version           : winnt:3.51
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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