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The import process for a metadata file that contains an empty "Reference URI" reference tag fails in AD FS 2.0 on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2


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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You have a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • You deploy Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) 2.0 on the computer.
  • You try to import a metadata file. The metadata file contains an XML digital signature that has an empty reference tag. For example, the metadata file contains the following reference tag:
    <ds:Reference URI="">
In this scenario, the import process fails, and you receive an error message that resembles the following:
Error message: ID6008: Cannot resolve the " URI in the signature to compute the digest

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Cause

This issue occurs because an empty reference for Reference URI�in the signature is not allowed.

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Resolution

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must be running one of the following operating systems:
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
For more information about how to obtain a Windows Server 2008 service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
968849 How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2008

Restart requirement

You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows Server 2008 file information notes
Important Windows Vista hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only "Windows Vista" is listed on the Hotfix Request page. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows Vista" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008" section. MUM files and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Microsoft.identitymodel.dll6.1.7600.207561,093,63210-Dec-201010:52x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Microsoft.identitymodel.dll6.1.7600.207561,093,63210-Dec-201010:53x86
Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes
Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Microsoft.identitymodel.dll6.1.7600.207561,093,63216-Jul-201010:59x86

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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More information

For more information about AD FS, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) website: For more information about how to deploy AD FS 2.0, visit the following Microsoft TechNet website:� For more information about Windows Identity Foundation, visit the following MSDN website: For more information about the EnvelopingSignatureReader class, visit the following MSDN website: For more information about XML digital signatures, visit the following MSDN website: For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows Server 2008

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameMsil_microsoft.identitymodel_31bf3856ad364e35_7.0.6002.22545_none_69d754965e8a9164.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size3,342
Date (UTC)10-Dec-2010
Time (UTC)17:07
PlatformNot applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,675
Date (UTC)10-Dec-2010
Time (UTC)22:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_42133ea3aba251e8fbf6d1ee82ece817_31bf3856ad364e35_7.0.6002.22545_none_8609a6b0ff3da32b.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size654
Date (UTC)10-Dec-2010
Time (UTC)22:58
PlatformNot applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameAmd64_42133ea3aba251e8fbf6d1ee82ece817_31bf3856ad364e35_7.0.6002.22545_none_e2284234b79b1461.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size656
Date (UTC)10-Dec-2010
Time (UTC)22:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameMsil_microsoft.identitymodel_31bf3856ad364e35_7.0.6002.22545_none_69d754965e8a9164.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size3,346
Date (UTC)10-Dec-2010
Time (UTC)17:29
PlatformNot applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,685
Date (UTC)10-Dec-2010
Time (UTC)22:58
PlatformNot applicable

Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameAmd64_6723896623612265da96445b7718ed0c_31bf3856ad364e35_7.1.7600.20756_none_0fceaf77ab6020ec.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size656
Date (UTC)16-Jul-2010
Time (UTC)19:05
PlatformNot applicable
File nameMsil_microsoft.identitymodel_31bf3856ad364e35_7.1.7600.20756_none_680edf85c282b422.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,333
Date (UTC)16-Jul-2010
Time (UTC)11:39
PlatformNot applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,440
Date (UTC)16-Jul-2010
Time (UTC)19:05
PlatformNot applicable

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Keywords: kbautohotfix, kbqfe, kbhotfixserver, kbfix, kbsurveynew, kbexpertiseinter, KB2159360

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Article Info
Article ID : 2159360
Revision : 1
Created on : 2/9/2011
Published on : 2/9/2011
Exists online : False
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