The VMM must remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-207505 | SRG-OS-000437 | SRG-OS-000437-VMM-001760 | SV-207505r958936_rule | 2025-09-10 | 2 |
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.
ℹ️ Check
Verify the VMM removes all software components after updated versions have been installed.
If it does not, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Configure the VMM to remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.