V-204788
SV-204788r961392_rule
CAT II
The application server must allocate log record storage capacity in accordance with organization-defined log record storage requirements.
From: Application Server Security Requirements Guide (V4R4)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>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 of time.
If adequate online log storage capacity is not maintained, intrusion monitoring, security investigations, and forensic analysis can be negatively affected.
It is important to keep a defined amount of logs online and readily available for investigative purposes. The logs may be stored on the application server until they can be archived to a log system or, in some instances, a Storage Area Networks (SAN). Regardless of the method used, log record storage capacity must be sufficient to store log data when the data cannot be offloaded to a log system or SAN.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
Check Procedure
Review the application server documentation and configuration to determine if the application server creates log storage to buffer log data until offloading to a log data storage facility.
If the application server does not allocate storage for log data, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the application server to allocate storage for log data before offloading to a log data storage facility.
CCI Reference
CCI-001849- Created
- 2026-04-07 20:08:11
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-07 20:08:11