All ports
Port2966/TCP
idp-infotrievePort
2966
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
idp-infotrieve
What is port 2966?
Port 2966/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the idp-infotrieve service.
IDP-INFOTRIEVE
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 2966 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 2966curlcurl -v http://example.com:2966/telnettelnet example.com 2966bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/2966) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 2966/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 2966/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 2966 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 2966 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=2966/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 2966" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=2966Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 2966/TCP?
Port 2966/TCP is associated with the idp-infotrieve service. IDP-INFOTRIEVE
Is it safe to expose port 2966 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 2966 (idp-infotrieve) 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 2966 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 2966 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 2966`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/2966) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 2966 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 2966/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 2966/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 2966 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 2966" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=2966`.
What applications and services use port 2966?
Port 2966/TCP is used by the idp-infotrieve service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.