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CVE-2014-3045 concerns IBM SONAS 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.3.3 storing an administrative password in shell history when chuser is used with the -p option. This is mainly a credential exposure issue on affected storage appliances, with local-access and root-access context noted in the CVE description. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running IBM SONAS 1.3.x or 1.4.x before 1.4.3.3 and using affected administrative workflows. Modern environments may be unaffected if SONAS is retired or upgraded. Treat this as a targeted legacy-storage hygiene issue. Prioritize if IBM SONAS remains in production, especially where shared administrative access exists. The main business risk is exposed privileged credentials, not confirmed internet-scale exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM SONAS systems and confirm their exact software versions.; Upgrade affected SONAS 1.3.x or 1.4.x systems to IBM's fixed guidance level.; Review IBM advisory S1004815 for vendor-specific remediation details..
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