The Mainframe Product must remove all upgraded/replaced software components that are no longer required for operation after updated versions have been installed.
Overview
Finding ID
Version
Rule ID
IA Controls
Severity
V-205589
SRG-APP-000454-MFP-000343
SV-205589r961677_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.