'Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' (Application)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:83610 | Date: (C)2022-09-02 (M)2023-07-04 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
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.
Counter Measure:
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 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
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |