All ports
Port10253/UDP
eapol-relayPort
10253
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
eapol-relay
What is port 10253?
Port 10253/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the eapol-relay service.
Relay of EAPOL frames
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 10253 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 10253curlcurl -v http://example.com:10253/telnettelnet example.com 10253bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/10253) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 10253/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 10253/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 10253 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 10253 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=10253/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 10253" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=10253Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 10253/UDP?
Port 10253/UDP is associated with the eapol-relay service. Relay of EAPOL frames
Is it safe to expose port 10253 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 10253 (eapol-relay) 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 10253 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 10253 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 10253`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/10253) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 10253 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 10253/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 10253/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 10253 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 10253" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=10253`.
What applications and services use port 10253?
Port 10253/UDP is used by the eapol-relay service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.