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Port5912/SCTP
fisPort
5912
Protocol
SCTP
Category
Registered
Service
fis
What is port 5912?
Port 5912/SCTP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the fis service.
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Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 5912 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 5912curlcurl -v http://example.com:5912/telnettelnet example.com 5912bash(echo > /dev/sctp/example.com/5912) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 5912/sctpDeny
sudo ufw deny 5912/sctpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p sctp --dport 5912 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p sctp --dport 5912 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=5912/sctpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 5912" dir=in action=allow protocol=SCTP localport=5912Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 5912/SCTP?
Port 5912/SCTP is associated with the fis service. Flight Information Services
Is it safe to expose port 5912 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 5912 (fis) 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 5912 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 5912 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 5912`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/sctp/example.com/5912) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 5912 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 5912/sctp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 5912/sctp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p sctp --dport 5912 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 5912" dir=in action=allow protocol=SCTP localport=5912`.
What applications and services use port 5912?
Port 5912/SCTP is used by the fis service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.