Microsoft KB Archive/147485

= XCLN: Post On Behalf Possible without Proper Permissions =

Article ID: 147485

Article Last Modified on 8/17/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Exchange Client 4.0
 * Microsoft Exchange Client 5.0
 * Microsoft Exchange Client 4.0
 * Microsoft Exchange Client 5.0

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This article was previously published under Q147485



SYMPTOMS
When you use Microsoft Exchange Windows clients, it is possible to post a message to a Public Folder on behalf of another user, even without the proper permissions.



CAUSE
When a Public Folder is created, its Drag/Drop Posting option (on the Administration tab) defaults to Move/Copy. This allows any user to post a message to a Public Folder on behalf of another user. Postings can be made regardless of the Give Send On Behalf Of permissions.

This is by product design.



RESOLUTION
Changing the Public Folder's Drag/Drop Posting option to Forward will prevent posting on behalf of another user. A message will be displayed indicating you do not have permission to send as the user.

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