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The Setup event log must be configured to a minimum size requirement.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-26581 WN08-CC-000086 SV-48339r1_rule ECRR-1 Medium
Description
Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly and require frequent clearing by administrative personnel.
STIG Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-02-15

Details

Check Text ( C-45010r3_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured to at least the value specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup\

Value Name: MaxSize

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 32768
Fix Text (F-41471r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Event Log Service -> Setup -> "Specify the maximum log size (KB)" to at minimum "Enabled:32768".