All ports
Port36422/SCTP
x2-controlPort
36422
Protocol
SCTP
Category
Registered
Service
x2-control
What is port 36422?
Port 36422/SCTP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the x2-control service.
X2-Control Plane (3GPP)
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 36422 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 36422curlcurl -v http://example.com:36422/telnettelnet example.com 36422bash(echo > /dev/sctp/example.com/36422) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 36422/sctpDeny
sudo ufw deny 36422/sctpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p sctp --dport 36422 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p sctp --dport 36422 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=36422/sctpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 36422" dir=in action=allow protocol=SCTP localport=36422Security Risks
- Unauthorized access to the service
- Data exposure if the service is unauthenticated
- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities
- Incorrect service configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
What service runs on port 36422/SCTP?
Port 36422/SCTP is associated with the x2-control service. X2-Control Plane (3GPP)
Is it safe to expose port 36422 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 36422 (x2-control) is a Registered port. If you need to expose it, keep the service updated, use strong authentication, and configure a firewall. It's always recommended to restrict access by IP when possible.
How do I check if port 36422 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 36422 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 36422`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/sctp/example.com/36422) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 36422 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 36422/sctp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 36422/sctp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p sctp --dport 36422 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 36422" dir=in action=allow protocol=SCTP localport=36422`.
What applications and services use port 36422?
Port 36422/SCTP is used by the x2-control service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.