All ports
Port16992/UDP
amt-soap-httpPort
16992
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
amt-soap-http
What is port 16992?
Port 16992/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the amt-soap-http service.
Intel(R) AMT SOAP/HTTP
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 16992 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 16992curlcurl -v http://example.com:16992/telnettelnet example.com 16992bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/16992) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 16992/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 16992/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 16992 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 16992 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=16992/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 16992" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=16992Security Risks
- SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Exposure of sensitive data due to lack of encryption
- Denial of service attacks (DoS)
- Directory traversal and exposure of sensitive files
- Brute force attacks against authentication forms
Frequently Asked Questions
What service runs on port 16992/UDP?
Port 16992/UDP is associated with the amt-soap-http service. Intel(R) AMT SOAP/HTTP
Is it safe to expose port 16992 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 16992 (amt-soap-http) 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 16992 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 16992 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 16992`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/16992) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 16992 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 16992/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 16992/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 16992 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 16992" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=16992`.
What applications and services use port 16992?
Port 16992/UDP is used by the amt-soap-http service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.