Check: WN16-CC-000310
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 STIG:
WN16-CC-000310
(in versions v2 r9 through v1 r1)
Title
The Security event log size must be configured to 196608 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 write events directly to an audit server, this is NA. 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\Security\ Value Name: MaxSize Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00030000 (196608) (or greater)
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Event Log Service >> Security >> "Specify the maximum log file size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "196608" or greater.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-224938r958752_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-224938
Group Title: SRG-OS-000341-GPOS-00132
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001849 |
Allocate audit log storage capacity to accommodate organization-defined audit log retention requirements. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AU-4 |
Audit Storage Capacity |