DOCUMENT:Q196270
TITLE   :SNMP Agent Leaks Memory When Queried
PRODUCT :Windows NT
PROD/VER:4.0
OPER/SYS:WINDOWS NT
KEYWORD :kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
 - Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
 - Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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The SNMPtest utility exhibits substantial memory leakage when it is used to
stress the SNMP agent.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs because, while processing messages, a buffer was used
that was never freed.

RESOLUTION
==========

A supported fix that corrects this problem is now available from Microsoft,
but 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 Windows NT service pack that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, download the fix as described below.
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://support.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/default.asp

This hotfix has been posted to the following Internet location as
Smsfixi.exe (x86) and Smsfixa.exe (Alpha):

This hotfix was updated on December 17, 1998.

   ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/NT40/
   hotfixes-postSP4/Sms-fix/

NOTE: If you contact Microsoft to obtain this fix, a fee may be charged.
This fee is refundable if it is determined that you only require the fix
you requested. However, this fee is non-refundable if you request
additional technical support.

For more information about eligibility for no-charge technical support, see
the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q154871
   TITLE     : Determining If Your Product Is Eligible for No-Charge
               Technical Support

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0.

Additional query words: 4.00 systems management server service
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