Check: WN11-AU-000510
Microsoft Windows 11 STIG:
WN11-AU-000510
(in versions v2 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
The System event log size must be configured to 32768 KB or greater. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly. This may prevent audit events from being recorded properly and require frequent attention by administrative personnel.
Check Content
If the system is configured to send audit records directly to an audit server, this is NA. This must be documented with the ISSO. If the following 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\Windows\EventLog\System\ Value Name: MaxSize Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00008000 (32768) (or greater)
Fix Text
If the system is configured to send audit records directly to an audit server, this is NA. This must be documented with the ISSO. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Event Log Service >> System >> "Specify the maximum log file size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-253339r958752_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-253339
Group Title: SRG-OS-000341-GPOS-00132
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001819 |
Implement approved configuration-controlled changes to the system. |
| CCI-001849 |
Allocate audit log storage capacity to accommodate organization-defined audit log retention requirements. |