IBM Security zSecure must remove all upgraded/replaced zSecure software components that are no longer required for operation after updated versions have been installed.

Previous versions of zSecure products and 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.

Examine the inventory of installed software components for zSecure.

If software components that are no longer required for operation exist, this is a finding.

Remove all upgraded/replaced software components that are no longer required for operation.