The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security log file name and location must be configured for public network connections.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17444	WNFWA-000026	SV-54919r1_rule	ECSC-1	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 to ensure the logs are maintained.

STIG	Date
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-48674r2_chk )

Verify the registry value below. If this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \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.

Fix Text (F-47788r1_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".