STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server Domain Name System (DNS) Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The Windows DNS Server log must be enabled.

DISA Rule

SV-259337r1156965_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-259337

Group Title

SRG-APP-000089-DNS-000004

Rule Version

WDNS-22-000004

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000169 - Provide audit record generation capability for the event types the system is capable of auditing as defined in AU-2 a. on organization-defined information system components.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Log on to the DNS server using the Domain Admin or Enterprise Admin account or Local Administrator account.

Press the Windows key + R and execute "dnsmgmt.msc".

Right-click the DNS server and select "Properties".

Click the "Event Logging" tab. By default, all events are logged.

Select the "Errors and warnings" or "All events" option.

Click "Apply".

Click "OK".

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Log on to the DNS server using the Domain Admin or Enterprise Admin account or Local Administrator account.

Press the Windows key + R and execute "dnsmgmt.msc".

Right-click the DNS server and select "Properties".

Click the "Event Logging" tab. By default, all events are logged.

Verify "Errors and warnings" or "All events" is selected.

If any option other than "Errors and warnings" or "All events" is selected, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-259337

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WDNS-22-000004

Severity Override Guidance

Log on to the DNS server using the Domain Admin or Enterprise Admin account or Local Administrator account.

Press the Windows key + R and execute "dnsmgmt.msc".

Right-click the DNS server and select "Properties".

Click the "Event Logging" tab. By default, all events are logged.

Verify "Errors and warnings" or "All events" is selected.

If any option other than "Errors and warnings" or "All events" is selected, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5576