SI-2(6) Removal of Previous Versions of Software and Firmware
Control enhancement of SI-2 Flaw Remediation
Control
Remove previous versions of [Assignment: software and firmware components] after updated versions have been installed.
Discussion
Previous versions of software or firmware components that are not removed from the system after updates have been installed may be exploited by adversaries. Some products may automatically remove previous versions of software and firmware from the system.
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