CCE-98144-9Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:::x64 | Date: (C)2023-07-18 (M)2023-07-19 |
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.Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsEvent Log ServiceSetup!Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsEventLogSetup!Retention
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Setup!Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup!Retention
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 7.6 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 4.7 | Privileges Required: LOW |
Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:91061 |