V-255841
IBM WebSphere Traditional V9.x Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
The WebSphere Application Server must allocate JVM log record storage capacity in accordance with organization-defined log record storage requirements.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>JVM logs are logs used to store application and runtime related events, rather than audit related events. They are mainly used to diagnose application or runtime bugs. But sometimes they may be useful in providing more context when correlated with audit related events. The proper management of log records not only dictates proper archiving processes and procedures be established, it also requires allocating enough storage space to maintain the logs online for a defined period o...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Identify JVM log size and history retention based on component log policy. Document those values in the System Security Plan. From the administrative console, navigate to Troubleshooting >> Logs and Trace. Select each [server name]. Click "JVM" Logs. Under "System.out", "Log Rotation", select "File size" in the "Maximum Size" entry field, enter the maximum log size based on policy. Under "System.err", "Log Rotation", select "File Size" in the "Maximum Size" entry field, enter the maximum log size based on policy. Click "OK". Click "Save".