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Windows event log sizes must meet minimum requirements.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1118 | 5.002 | SV-29488r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-71599r3_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the following policy values as listed below: Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Event Log Service >> Application >> "Maximum Log Size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater. Security >> "Maximum Log Size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "196608" or greater. Setup >> "Maximum Log Size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater. System >> "Maximum Log Size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater. |