Check: SLES-12-010570
SLES 12 STIG:
SLES-12-010570
(in versions v2 r13 through v1 r1)
Title
The SUSE operating system must remove all outdated 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 the SUSE operating system removes all outdated software components after updated version have been installed by running the following command: # grep -i upgraderemovedroppedpackages /etc/zypp/zypp.conf solver.upgradeRemoveDroppedPackages = true If "solver.upgradeRemoveDroppedPackages" is commented out, is set to "false", or is missing completely, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the SUSE operating system to remove all outdated software components after an update by editing the following line in "/etc/zypp/zypp.conf" to match the one provided below: solver.upgradeRemoveDroppedPackages = true
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-217154r854090_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-217154
Group Title: SRG-OS-000437-GPOS-00194
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002617 |
The organization removes organization-defined software components (e.g., previous versions) after updated versions have been installed. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SI-2 (6) |
Removal Of Previous Versions Of Software / Firmware |