Title

The Application 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\Application\ 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 >> Application >> "Specify the maximum log file size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-220779r958752_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-220779

Group Title: SRG-OS-000341-GPOS-00132

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