All ports
Port3853/TCP
sscanPort
3853
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
sscan
What is port 3853?
Port 3853/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the sscan service.
SONY scanning protocol
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 3853 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 3853curlcurl -v http://example.com:3853/telnettelnet example.com 3853bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/3853) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 3853/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 3853/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 3853 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 3853 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=3853/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 3853" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=3853Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 3853/TCP?
Port 3853/TCP is associated with the sscan service. SONY scanning protocol
Is it safe to expose port 3853 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 3853 (sscan) 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 3853 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 3853 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 3853`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/3853) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 3853 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 3853/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 3853/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 3853 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 3853" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=3853`.
What applications and services use port 3853?
Port 3853/TCP is used by the sscan service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.