AIX must remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.

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STIG Version
mediumV-215336SRG-OS-000437-GPOS-00194AIX7-00-003028SV-215336r958936_rule2024-08-163
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.
ℹ️ Check
Run the following command to check any installed components that are in APPLY state: # lslpp -cl | grep :APPLIED: If the command returns any entries, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Run the following command to commit any applied components: # installp -c all