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Port159/TCP
nss-routingPort
159
Protocol
TCP
Category
Well-Known
Service
nss-routing
What is port 159?
Port 159/TCP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the nss-routing service.
NSS-Routing
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 159 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 159curlcurl -v http://example.com:159/telnettelnet example.com 159bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/159) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 159/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 159/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 159 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 159 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=159/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 159" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=159Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 159/TCP?
Port 159/TCP is associated with the nss-routing service. NSS-Routing
Is it safe to expose port 159 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 159 (nss-routing) 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 159 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 159 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 159`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/159) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 159 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 159/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 159/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 159 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 159" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=159`.
What applications and services use port 159?
Port 159/TCP is used by the nss-routing service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.