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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-203755 SRG-OS-000437-GPOS-00194 SV-203755r380278_rule Medium
Description
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.
STIG Date
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide 2022-06-06

Details

Check Text ( C-3880r375386_chk )
Verify the operating system removes all software components after updated versions have been installed. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-3880r375387_fix)
Configure the operating system to remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.