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CVE-2014-4818 is a local information disclosure issue in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client dsmtca. A local user may be able to learn the backup/restore encryption-key password, which could undermine confidentiality of protected backup data. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client in the listed version ranges. The issue requires local user access, so internet exposure is not indicated by the provided sources. Prioritize remediation where affected TSM clients run on shared servers or systems with many local users. The main business concern is loss of confidentiality for encrypted backups, not remote compromise based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client versions across backup-managed systems.; Upgrade 6.x clients to 6.4.3 or later where applicable.; Upgrade 7.1.x clients to 7.1.2 or later where applicable..
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