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Port537/TCP

nmsp

Port

537

Protocol

TCP

Category

Well-Known

Service

nmsp

What is port 537?

Port 537/TCP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the nmsp service.

Networked Media Streaming Protocol

Useful commands

nmapnmap -p 537 -sV example.com
netcatnc -zv example.com 537
curlcurl -v http://example.com:537/
telnettelnet example.com 537
bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/537) 2>/dev/null

Firewall commands

UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 537/tcp
Deny
sudo ufw deny 537/tcp
iptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 537 -j ACCEPT
Deny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 537 -j ACCEPT
firewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=537/tcp
WindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 537" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=537

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  • Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 537/TCP?

Port 537/TCP is associated with the nmsp service. Networked Media Streaming Protocol

Is it safe to expose port 537 to the Internet?

It depends on the service and configuration. Port 537 (nmsp) 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 537 is open?

You can use nmap: `nmap -p 537 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 537`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/537) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.

How do I open or close port 537 on my firewall?

On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 537/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 537/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 537 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 537" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=537`.

What applications and services use port 537?

Port 537/TCP is used by the nmsp service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.

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