The Security event log must be configured to a minimum size requirement.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26580 | WN12-CC-000085 | SV-52965r1_rule | ECRR-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly and require frequent clearing by administrative personnel. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47271r3_chk ) |
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| If the system is configured to write events directly to an audit server, this is NA. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured to at least the value specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security\ Value Name: MaxSize Type: REG_DWORD Value: 196608 |
| Fix Text (F-45891r1_fix) |
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| If the system is not configured to write directly to an audit server, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Event Log Service -> Security -> "Specify the maximum log size (KB)" to at minimum "Enabled:196608". |