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V-207505

CAT II (Medium)

The VMM must remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.

Rule ID

SV-207505r958936_rule

STIG

Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-002617

Discussion

Previous versions of software components that are not removed from the VMM after updates have been installed may be exploited by adversaries. Some information technology products may remove older versions of software automatically from the VMM.

Check Content

Verify the VMM removes all software components after updated versions have been installed.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.