PPTP Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 10622

Synopsis

A VPN server is listening on the remote port.

Description

The remote host is running a PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) server. It allows users to set up a tunnel between their host and the network the remote host is attached to.

Solution

Make sure use of this software is in agreement with your organization's security policy.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 10622

File Name: pptp_detect.nasl

Version: 1.26

Type: remote

Published: 2/28/2001

Updated: 9/22/2020

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Reference Information

IAVT: 0001-T-0900