Exchange message tracking logging must be enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-259657 | EX19-MB-000041 | SV-259657r960900_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| A message tracking log provides a detailed log of all message activity as messages are transferred to and from a computer running Exchange. If events are not recorded, it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users. |
| STIG | Date |
| Microsoft Exchange 2019 Mailbox Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-08-22 |
Details
| Check Text (C-63396r942283_chk) |
| Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Get-TransportService | Select-Object -Property Name, MessageTrackingLogEnabled If the value of MessageTrackingLogEnabled is not set to True, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63304r942284_fix) |
| Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Set-TransportService <IdentityName> -MessageTrackingLogEnabled $true Note: The <IdentityName> value must be in quotes. |