Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-26581 | WN08-CC-000086 | SV-48339r1_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-45010r3_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\Setup\ Value Name: MaxSize Type: REG_DWORD Value: 32768 |
Fix Text (F-41471r1_fix) |
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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". |