Title

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS must be configured so that Advance Package Tool (APT) removes all software components after updated versions have been installed. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

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.

Check Content

Verify APT is configured to remove all software components after updated versions have been installed with the following command: $ grep -i remove-unused /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/50unattended-upgrades Unattended-Upgrade::Remove-Unused-Dependencies "true"; Unattended-Upgrade::Remove-Unused-Kernel-Packages "true"; If the "::Remove-Unused-Dependencies" and "::Remove-Unused-Kernel-Packages" parameters are not set to "true", are commented out, or are missing, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure APT to remove all software components after updated versions have been installed. Add or update the following options to the "/etc/apt/apt.conf.d/50unattended-upgrades" file: Unattended-Upgrade::Remove-Unused-Dependencies "true"; Unattended-Upgrade::Remove-Unused-Kernel-Packages "true";

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-270773r1066808_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-270773

Group Title: SRG-OS-000437-GPOS-00194

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