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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.10622
Category:Service detection
Title:PPTP Service Detection
Summary:The remote host seems to be running a PPTP (VPN) service, this service; allows remote users to connect to the internal network and play a trusted rule in it. This service should; be protect with encrypted username & password combinations, and should be accessible only to trusted; individuals. By default the service leaks out such information as Server version (PPTP version), Hostname; and Vendor string this could help an attacker better prepare her next attack.;; Also note that PPTP is not configured as being cryptographically; secure, and you should use another VPN method if you can.
Description:Summary:
The remote host seems to be running a PPTP (VPN) service, this service
allows remote users to connect to the internal network and play a trusted rule in it. This service should
be protect with encrypted username & password combinations, and should be accessible only to trusted
individuals. By default the service leaks out such information as Server version (PPTP version), Hostname
and Vendor string this could help an attacker better prepare her next attack.

Also note that PPTP is not configured as being cryptographically
secure, and you should use another VPN method if you can.

Solution:
Restrict access to this port from untrusted networks. Make sure
only encrypted channels are allowed through the PPTP (VPN) connection.

CVSS Score:
0.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:N

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