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V-205589

CAT II (Medium)

The Mainframe Product must remove all upgraded/replaced software components that are no longer required for operation after updated versions have been installed.

Rule ID

SV-205589r961677_rule

STIG

Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R4

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

Examine inventory of installed software components for the Mainframe Product.

If the Mainframe Product does not remove all upgraded/replaced software components that are no longer required for operation, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Mainframe Product to remove all upgraded/replaced software components that are no longer required for operation.