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

From General Purpose Operating System SRG

Associated with: CCI-002617

SV-70981r1_rule The operating system must remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.

Vulnerability 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

Verify the operating system removes all software components after updated versions have been installed. If it does not, this is a finding.

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Configure the operating system to remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.

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