The Remote Access VPN Gateway must be configured to prohibit Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and L2F.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-207206SRG-NET-000132-VPN-000470SV-207206r608988_ruleCCI-000382medium
Description
The PPTP and L2F are obsolete method for implementing virtual private networks. Both protocols may be easy to use and readily available, but they have many well-known security issues and exploits. Encryption and authentication are both weak.
STIGDate
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Requirements Guide2024-12-19

Details

Check Text (C-207206r608988_chk)

Verify the VPN Gateway is configured to prohibit PPTP and L2F. If the VPN Gateway does not be configured to prohibit PPTP and L2F, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-7466r378240_fix)

Configure the VPN Gateway to prohibit PPTP and L2F.