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Configure log file size limit (Scored)

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7.7 Configure log file size limit (Scored)

Description

Tomcat logging can be configured to limit the size of log files. Proper log file management helps prevent disk space exhaustion and ensures log data is rotated appropriately.

Rationale

Without proper log rotation and size limits, log files can grow indefinitely, consuming disk space and potentially causing denial of service conditions. Configuring log file size limits ensures that logs are managed properly.

Audit Procedure

Review the $CATALINA_HOME/conf/logging.properties file to verify that the maxDays attribute is configured for each handler:

$ grep "maxDays" $CATALINA_HOME/conf/logging.properties

Verify that the maxDays property is set to an appropriate value (e.g., 90 days or less).

Remediation

Edit the $CATALINA_HOME/conf/logging.properties file and add or modify the maxDays attribute for each file handler:

1catalina.org.apache.juli.AsyncFileHandler.maxDays = 90
2localhost.org.apache.juli.AsyncFileHandler.maxDays = 90
3manager.org.apache.juli.AsyncFileHandler.maxDays = 90
4host-manager.org.apache.juli.AsyncFileHandler.maxDays = 90

Default Value

By default, maxDays is not set, meaning log files are not automatically removed.

References

  1. https://tomcat.apache.org/tomcat-8.0-doc/logging.html
  2. https://tomcat.apache.org/tomcat-8.0-doc/api/org/apache/juli/FileHandler.html

CIS Controls

v7:

  • 6.4 Ensure adequate storage for logs
    • Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.

Profile Applicability

  • Level 1