Windows 10 must have command line process auditing events enabled for failures.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257589 | WN10-AU-000585 | SV-257589r930680_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| When this policy setting is enabled, the operating system generates audit events when a process fails to start and the name of the program or user that created it. These audit events can assist in understanding how a computer is being used and tracking user activity. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-09-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61326r930679_chk ) |
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| Ensure Audit Process Creation auditing has been enabled: Computer Configuration >> Policies >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> Detailed Tracking >> Set to "Failure". If "Audit Process Creation" is not set to "Failure", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61250r930669_fix) |
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| Go to Computer Configuration >> Policies >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> Detailed Tracking >> Set "Audit Process Creation" to "Failure". |