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V-203755

CAT II (Medium)

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

Rule ID

SV-203755r958936_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R3

CCIs

CCI-002617

Discussion

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

Check Content

Verify the operating system removes all software components after updated versions have been installed. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

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