When updates are applied to the DBMS software, any software components that have been replaced or made unnecessary must be removed.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-58175	SRG-APP-000454-DB-000389	SV-72605r1_rule		Medium

Description
Previous versions of DBMS components that are not removed from the information system after updates have been installed may be exploited by adversaries. Some DBMSs' installation tools may remove older versions of software automatically from the information system. In other cases, manual review and removal will be required. In planning installations and upgrades, organizations must include steps (automated, manual, or both) to identify and remove the outdated modules. A transition period may be necessary when both the old and the new software are required. This should be taken into account in the planning.

Description

Previous versions of DBMS components that are not removed from the information system after updates have been installed may be exploited by adversaries. Some DBMSs' installation tools may remove older versions of software automatically from the information system. In other cases, manual review and removal will be required. In planning installations and upgrades, organizations must include steps (automated, manual, or both) to identify and remove the outdated modules. A transition period may be necessary when both the old and the new software are required. This should be taken into account in the planning.

STIG	Date
Database Security Requirements Guide	2016-03-18

Details

Check Text ( C-58945r1_chk )
If software components that have been replaced or made unnecessary are not removed, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-63383r1_fix)
Identify and remove software components that have been replaced or made unnecessary.