Title

AIX must remove 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

Run the following command to check any installed components that are in APPLY state: # lslpp -cl | grep :APPLIED: If the command returns any entries, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Run the following command to commit any applied components: # installp -c all

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-215336r853485_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-215336

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

Expert Comments

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