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The VMM must remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-207505 | SRG-OS-000437-VMM-001760 | SV-207505r854679_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Previous versions of software components that are not removed from the VMM after updates have been installed may be exploited by adversaries. Some information technology products may remove older versions of software automatically from the VMM. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide | 2023-09-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7762r365919_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the VMM removes all software components after updated versions have been installed. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-7762r365920_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the VMM to remove all software components after updated versions have been installed. |