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The Windows Firewall log file name and location must be configured for the Domain Profile.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-17424 5.459 SV-18480r2_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 domain connection will be defined to ensure the logs are maintained.
STIG Date
Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-03-14

Details

Check Text ( C-45369r1_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging\

Value Name: LogFilePath

Type: REG_SZ
Value: %windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\domainfirewall.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.

If the Windows Firewall is used and the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA.

If a third-party firewall is used, verify a comparable setting has been implemented.

The Remote Endpoint STIG contains additional firewall requirements for systems used remotely.
Fix Text (F-41934r2_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) -> Domain Profile Tab -> Logging (select Customize), "Name" to "%windir%\system32\logfiles\firewall\domainfirewall.log".

Configure a comparable setting if a third-party firewall is used.