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The System event log must be configured to a minimum size requirement.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26582 | WN08-CC-000087 | SV-48336r1_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 | 2014-01-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-45006r2_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\System\ Value Name: MaxSize Type: REG_DWORD Value: 32768 |
| Fix Text (F-41467r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Event Log Service -> System -> "Specify the maximum log size (KB)" to at minimum "Enabled:32768". |