The WebSphere Application Server must remove organization-defined software components after updated versions have been installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-81397 | WBSP-AS-001740 | SV-96111r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| By default, when updating WebSphere application server, the older version of binaries are saved in case a "roll back" is necessary. Not keeping the older version makes it more difficult for attackers to "revert" back to the older version. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere Traditional V9.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-08-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-81107r1_chk ) |
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| Review System Security Plan and system documentation to locate the "IBM InstallationManager" folder. Default locations are: UNIX: /opt/InstallationManager Windows: C:\Program Files\InstallationManager UNIX: Select "P" preferences. Select "3" Files for rollback. Windows: Select "P" preferences. Select "3" Files for rollback. If "Save files for rollback" is checked, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-88183r1_fix) |
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| Review System Security Plan and system documentation to locate the "IBM InstallationManager" folder. Default locations are: UNIX: /opt/InstallationManager Windows: C:\Program Files\InstallationManager UNIX: Select "P" preferences. Select "3" Files for rollback. Enter "1" to deselect. Enter "A" for apply. Enter "R" to return to Main Menu. Windows: Select "P" preferences. Select "3" Files for rollback. Enter "1" to deselect. Enter "A" for apply. Enter "R" to return to Main Menu. |