Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-17424 | WNFWA-000008 | SV-54870r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The location and file name of the firewall log for a domain connection will be defined to ensure the logs are maintained. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-48647r2_chk ) |
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If the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA. Verify the registry value below. If this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging\ Value Name: LogFilePath Type: REG_SZ Value: %windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\domainfirewall.log Automated tools may search for the file name specified in the check. If the site uses a different name for the log file, the finding will need to be closed manually. |
Fix Text (F-47737r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall Properties (this link will be in the right pane) -> Domain Profile Tab -> Logging (select Customize), "Name" to "%windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\domainfirewall.log". |