Article: Q259022
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): exc4 exc5 exc55
Last Modified: 07-MAY-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5
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SUMMARY
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If you log on to a Microsoft Exchange Client by using the Exchange Server
service account, you can open and view the mailbox of any user.
MORE INFORMATION
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This behavior is by design. By default, the Exchange Server service account
inherits permissions for every mailbox. The service account is automatically
granted the role of Service Account Administrator, which includes Mailbox Owner
rights.
Any other account that has been granted the role of Service Account Administrator
also has Mailbox Owner rights, which allows those users to log on to every
mailbox on the system.
Because of these capabilities, it is important for Exchange Server administrators
to safeguard the Exchange Server service account and password.
For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q168753 XADM: Microsoft Exchange Roles, Rights, and Permissions
Additional query words: login
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Keywords : exc4 exc5 exc55
Technology : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type : kbinfo
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