Article: Q234016
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 08-MAY-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Information Server version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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If a client-side cookie is written from a browser with JavaScript that contains
a plus sign (+) in the string, IIS 4.0 returns the space character " " instead
of the plus sign (+), as stored in the cookie.
CAUSE
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This is by design.
WORKAROUND
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It is recommended that any script requiring non-standard characters use URL
style encoding (RFC 1738) for cookie handling, including the plus sign (+). The
workaround is to use an escaped plus sign or space when you create cookies using
client-side scripts.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Internet Information Server 4.0.
Additional query words:
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Keywords :
Technology : kbiisSearch kbiis400
Version : winnt:4.0
Hardware : ALPHA x86
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbpending
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