Log file data must contain required data elements.

From APACHE SITE 2.2 for Unix Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of WG242

Associated with IA controls: ECAR-3, ECAR-2, ECAR-1

SV-36642r1_rule Log file data must contain required data elements.

Vulnerability discussion

The use of log files is a critical component of the operation of the Information Systems (IS) used within the DoD, and they can provide invaluable assistance with regard to damage assessment, causation, and the recovery of both affected components and data. They may be used to monitor accidental or intentional misuse of the (IS) and may be used by law enforcement for criminal prosecutions. The use of log files is a requirement within the DoD.

Check content

To verify the log settings: Default UNIX location: /usr/local/apache/logs/access_log If this directory does not exist, you can search the web server for the httpd.conf file to determine the location of the logs. Items to be logged are as shown in this sample line in the httpd.conf file: LogFormat "%a %A %h %H %l %m %s %t %u %U \"%{Referer}i\" " combined If the web server is not configured to capture the required audit events for all sites and virtual directories, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the web server to ensure the log file data includes the required data elements.

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