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Port12865/TCP
netperfPort
12865
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
netperf
What is port 12865?
Port 12865/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the netperf service.
control port for the netperf benchmark
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 12865 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 12865curlcurl -v http://example.com:12865/telnettelnet example.com 12865bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/12865) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 12865/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 12865/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 12865 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 12865 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=12865/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 12865" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=12865Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 12865/TCP?
Port 12865/TCP is associated with the netperf service. control port for the netperf benchmark
Is it safe to expose port 12865 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 12865 (netperf) 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 12865 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 12865 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 12865`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/12865) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 12865 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 12865/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 12865/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 12865 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 12865" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=12865`.
What applications and services use port 12865?
Port 12865/TCP is used by the netperf service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.