The Windows Firewall log file name and location must be configured for the Public Profile.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
WN08-FW-000026	WN08-FW-000026	WN08-FW-000026_rule		Low

Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The location and file name of the firewall log for a public network connection will be defined.

STIG	Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2012-11-21

Details

Check Text ( C-WN08-FW-000026_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging\ Value Name: LogFilePath Type: REG_SZ Value: %windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\publicfirewall.log Automated tools may search for the file name specified in the check. If the site uses a different name for the log file, the finding will need to be closed manually. If a third-party firewall is used, document this with the IAO and mark the Windows firewall settings as Not Applicable. The Antivirus and Remote Endpoint STIGs contain requirements that may be applicable.

Check Text ( C-WN08-FW-000026_chk )

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging\

Value Name: LogFilePath

Type: REG_SZ
Value: %windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\publicfirewall.log

Automated tools may search for the file name specified in the check. If the site uses a different name for the log file, the finding will need to be closed manually.

If a third-party firewall is used, document this with the IAO and mark the Windows firewall settings as Not Applicable. The Antivirus and Remote Endpoint STIGs contain requirements that may be applicable.

Fix Text (F-WN08-FW-000026_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall Properties (this link will be in the right pane) -> Public Profile Tab -> Logging (select Customize), "Name" to "%windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\publicfirewall.log".