V-213993
MS SQL Server 2016 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
When updates are applied to SQL Server software, any software components that have been replaced or made unnecessary must be removed.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Previous versions of DBMS components that are not removed from the information system after updates have been installed may be exploited by adversaries. Some DBMSs' installation tools may remove older versions of software automatically from the information system. In other cases, manual review and removal will be required. In planning installations and upgrades, organizations must include steps (automated, manual, or both) to identify and remove the outdated modules. A tra...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Remove all features that are not required.