Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-26580 | WN08-CC-000085 | SV-48343r1_rule | ECRR-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly and require frequent clearing by administrative personnel. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-45014r2_chk ) |
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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\Security\ Value Name: MaxSize Type: REG_DWORD Value: 81920 |
Fix Text (F-41475r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Event Log Service -> Security -> "Specify the maximum log size (KB)" to at minimum "Enabled:81920". |