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Detect presence of PGPNet server and its version

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Detect presence of PGPNet server and its version

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It is possible to detect the existing of PGPNet, by connecting to its
open UDP port (500) and sending it a session init packet, the PGPNet daemon
would respond (making it possible to know that PGPNet is installed on the
computer) with the version of the OpenPGP package it uses.

Solution: Block those ports from outside communication

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID:

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