SSLv2 Client Connection Request

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 9129

Synopsis

The remote host is attempting to downgrade encryption to SSLv2.

Description

The remote host is attempting to downgrade encryption to SSLv2. SSLv2 is a deprecated and insecure protocol which contains numerous flaws that could allow for Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) or similar attacks.

Solution

N/A

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 9129

Family: Generic

Published: 3/7/2016

Updated: 4/29/2016