STIGQter: STIG Summary: General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 28 Oct 2025:

The operating system must remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.

DISA Rule

SV-203755r958936_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203755

Group Title

SRG-OS-000437

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000437-GPOS-00194

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002617 - Remove previous versions of organization-defined software components after updated versions have been installed.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the operating system to remove all software components after updated versions have been installed.

Check Contents

Verify the operating system removes all software components after updated versions have been installed. If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-203755

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000437-GPOS-00194

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system removes all software components after updated versions have been installed. If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895