Log files must consist of the required data fields.

Part of WG242

SV-32480r3_rule Log files must consist of the required data fields.

Vulnerability discussion

Log files are a critical component to the successful management of an IS used within the DoD. By generating log files with useful information web administrators can leverage them in the event of a disaster, malicious attack, or other site specific needs.

Check content

Follow the procedures below for each site under review: 1. Open the IIS Manager. 2. Click the site name. 3. Click the Logging icon. 4. Under Format select W3C. 5. Click Select Fields, ensure at a minimum the following fields are checked: Date, Time, Client IP Address, User Name, Method, URI Query, Protocol Status, and Referrer. If logging is not enabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

1. Open the IIS Manager. 2. Click the site name. 3. Click the Logging icon. 4. Under Format select W3C. 5. Select the following fields: Date, Time, Client IP Address, User Name, Method, URI Query, Protocol Status, and Referrer.

Pro Tips

Lavender hyperlinks in small type off to the right (of CSS class id, if you view the page source) point to globally unique URIs for each document and item. Copy the link location and paste anywhere you need to talk unambiguously about these things.

You can obtain data about documents and items in other formats. Simply provide an HTTP header Accept: text/turtle or Accept: application/rdf+xml.