UPnP TCP Helper Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 11765

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Synopsis

The remote host appears to be running Microsoft UPnP TCP helper.

Description

The remote host is running Microsoft UPnP TCP helper.

If the tested network is not a home network, you should disable this service.

Solution

Set the following registry key :
Location : HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SSDPSRV Key : Start Value : 0x04

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 11765

File Name: upnp_xp_tcp.nasl

Version: 1.19

Type: remote

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 6/19/2003

Updated: 11/22/2019

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus