I have similar problem with my 14'' Macbook Pro. My office VPN server setup doesn't have IPSec so I have the following in my /etc/ppp/options
plugin L2TP.ppp
l2tpnoipsec
I can connect to the server, and ping internal hosts, but ssh or curl would timeout. The problem still exists on 12.1.
I have filed a bug but no feedback yet (FB9810608).
I have found a workaround for me, according to https://discussionschinese.apple.com/thread/253302896?answerId=256624128322#256624128322
Turn off your WiFi on you MacBook, connect to your iPhone over physical cable and turn on personal hotspot on your iPhone.
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App & System Services
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Hardware
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