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Port553/TCP

pirp

Port

553

Protocol

TCP

Category

Well-Known

Service

pirp

What is port 553?

Port 553/TCP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the pirp service.

pirp

Useful commands

nmapnmap -p 553 -sV example.com
netcatnc -zv example.com 553
curlcurl -v http://example.com:553/
telnettelnet example.com 553
bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/553) 2>/dev/null

Firewall commands

UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 553/tcp
Deny
sudo ufw deny 553/tcp
iptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 553 -j ACCEPT
Deny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 553 -j ACCEPT
firewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=553/tcp
WindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 553" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=553

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  • Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 553/TCP?

Port 553/TCP is associated with the pirp service. pirp

Is it safe to expose port 553 to the Internet?

It depends on the service and configuration. Port 553 (pirp) 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 553 is open?

You can use nmap: `nmap -p 553 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 553`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/553) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.

How do I open or close port 553 on my firewall?

On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 553/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 553/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 553 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 553" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=553`.

What applications and services use port 553?

Port 553/TCP is used by the pirp service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.