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Port8117/TCP
purityrpcPort
8117
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
purityrpc
What is port 8117?
Port 8117/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the purityrpc service.
Purity replication clustering and remote management
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 8117 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 8117curlcurl -v http://example.com:8117/telnettelnet example.com 8117bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/8117) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 8117/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 8117/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8117 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 8117 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=8117/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 8117" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=8117Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 8117/TCP?
Port 8117/TCP is associated with the purityrpc service. Purity replication clustering and remote management
Is it safe to expose port 8117 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 8117 (purityrpc) 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 8117 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 8117 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 8117`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/8117) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 8117 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 8117/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 8117/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8117 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 8117" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=8117`.
What applications and services use port 8117?
Port 8117/TCP is used by the purityrpc service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.