The Remote Access VPN Gateway must be configured to prohibit Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and L2F.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-207206 | SRG-NET-000132-VPN-000470 | SV-207206r608988_rule | CCI-000382 | medium |
| 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. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Requirements Guide | 2024-12-19 | |||
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.