CCE-47657-2Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server_2016 | Date: (C)2022-09-02 (M)2023-07-04 |
This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.
If you enable this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events are not written to the log and are lost.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events overwrite old events.
Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the "Backup log automatically when full" policy setting.
Countermeasure:
Configure this setting to Disabled.
Potential Impact:
If you enable this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events are not written to the log and are lost.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events overwrite old events."
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsEvent Log ServiceApplicationControl Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsEventLogApplication!Retention
Parameter:
[enabled/disabled]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Application\Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Application!Retention
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 7.0 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
Impact Score: 4.7 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: LOW |
| Integrity: LOW |
| Availability: HIGH |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:83610 |