Title

Logs of web server access and errors must be established and maintained. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

A major tool in exploring the web site use, attempted use, unusual conditions, and problems are reported in the access and error logs. In the event of a security incident, these logs can provide the SA and the Web Manager with valuable information.

Check Content

1. Open the Internet Information Services Manager. 2. Right click on the web site being reviewed > Select properties > Select the Web Site tab. 3. Ensure the Enable logging check box is checked. 4. Select the Home Directory Tab. 5. Ensure the Log visits check box is checked. If either the Enable logging check box or the Log visits check box is not checked, this is a finding.

Fix Text

1. Open the Internet Information Services Manager. 2. Right click on the web site being reviewed > Select properties > Select the Web Site tab. 3. Check the Enable logging check box. 4. Select the Home Directory Tab. 5. Check the Log visits check box. 6. Select OK.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-38065r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-2250

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.