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Port3960/TCP
bessPort
3960
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
bess
What is port 3960?
Port 3960/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the bess service.
Bess Peer Assessment
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 3960 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 3960curlcurl -v http://example.com:3960/telnettelnet example.com 3960bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/3960) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 3960/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 3960/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 3960 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 3960 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=3960/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 3960" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=3960Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 3960/TCP?
Port 3960/TCP is associated with the bess service. Bess Peer Assessment
Is it safe to expose port 3960 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 3960 (bess) 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 3960 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 3960 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 3960`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/3960) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 3960 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 3960/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 3960/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 3960 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 3960" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=3960`.
What applications and services use port 3960?
Port 3960/TCP is used by the bess service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.