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STIG Rule - V-204822

V-204822

SV-204822r961677_rule

CAT II

The application server must remove organization-defined software components after updated versions have been installed.

From: Application Server Security Requirements Guide (V4R4)

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Installation of patches and updates is performed when there are errors or security vulnerabilities in the current release of the software. When previous versions of software components are not removed from the application server after updates have been installed, an attacker may use the older components to exploit the system.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

Check Procedure

Review the application server documentation and configuration to determine if organization-defined software components are removed after updated versions have been installed. If organization-defined software components are not removed after updated versions have been installed, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the application server to remove organization-defined software components after updated versions have been installed.

CCI Reference

CCI-002617
Created
2026-04-07 20:08:11
Last Updated
2026-04-07 20:08:11
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