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Application might crash and encounter a System.NullReferenceException exception in the .NET Framework 4 if the CorrelationManager.LogicalOperationStack property is usedArticle ID: 2563373 - View products that this article applies to. On This PageSYMPTOMSConsider the following scenario:
In this scenario, the application might crash and encounter a System.NullReferenceException exception. Additionally, you receive the following error message: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. CAUSEThis issue occurs because of an error in the common language runtime (CLR). When the System.Runtime.Remoting.MessagingLogicalCallContext class in the CLR uses a CorrelationManager object, the CLR does not make a deep copy of the object. However, the reference to the CorrelationManager object might be used in another thread. Therefore, a System.NullReferenceException exception might be generated when multiple threads access a CorrelationManager object. RESOLUTIONHotfix informationA supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft website: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.
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PrerequisitesTo apply this hotfix, you must have the .NET Framework 4 installed.Restart requirementYou may have to restart the computer after you install this hotfix if the affected files are being used. We recommend that you close all .NET Framework applications before you apply this hotfix. Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.File InformationThe global version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.For all supported x86-based versions of Windows XP, of Windows Server 2003, of Windows Vista, of Windows Server 2008, and of Windows 7Collapse this table
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows XP, of Windows Server 2003, of Windows Vista, of Windows Server 2008, of Windows 7, and of Windows Server 2008 R2Collapse this table
For all supported IA-64–based versions of Windows Server 2003, of Windows Server 2008, and of Windows Server 2008 R2Collapse this table
STATUSMicrosoft
has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed
in the "Applies to" section. MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about the CorrelationManager.LogicalOperationStack property, visit the following MSDN website: General information about the CorrelationManager.LogicalOperationStack property
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.diagnostics.correlationmanager.logicaloperationstack.aspx)
PropertiesArticle ID: 2563373 - Last Review: July 28, 2011 - Revision: 1.0
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