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Port136/TCP

profile

Port

136

Protocol

TCP

Category

Well-Known

Service

profile

What is port 136?

Port 136/TCP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the profile service.

PROFILE Naming System

Useful commands

nmapnmap -p 136 -sV example.com
netcatnc -zv example.com 136
curlcurl -v http://example.com:136/
telnettelnet example.com 136
bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/136) 2>/dev/null

Firewall commands

UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 136/tcp
Deny
sudo ufw deny 136/tcp
iptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 136 -j ACCEPT
Deny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 136 -j ACCEPT
firewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=136/tcp
WindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 136" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=136

Security 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  • Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 136/TCP?

Port 136/TCP is associated with the profile service. PROFILE Naming System

Is it safe to expose port 136 to the Internet?

It depends on the service and configuration. Port 136 (profile) is a Well-Known 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 136 is open?

You can use nmap: `nmap -p 136 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 136`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/136) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.

How do I open or close port 136 on my firewall?

On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 136/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 136/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 136 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 136" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=136`.

What applications and services use port 136?

Port 136/TCP is used by the profile service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.

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