The file system must be audited for failed access attempts.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-1080	2.007	SV-32247r2_rule	ECAR-1 ECAR-2 ECAR-3	Medium

Description
Improper modification of system files can have a significant impact on the security configuration of a system as well as potentially rendering a system inoperable. Failed access attempts may indicate an attack on a system. Auditing for failed access attempts provides an indicator of such attempts and a method of determining responsible parties.

STIG	Date
Win2k8 R2 Audit	2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None

Fix Text (F-43217r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Global Object Access Auditing -> "File system" to audit the "Everyone" group for all "Failed" categories.