Title

Event Viewer events.asp links are available. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

This check verifies that Events.asp hyperlinks in Event Viewer are available.

Check Content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, then this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\EventViewer\ Value Name: MicrosoftEventVwrDisableLinks Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings “Turn off Event Viewer “Events.asp” links” to “Disabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-25152r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-15672

Group Title: Event Viewer Events.asp Links

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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