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Port1958/UDP
dxadmindPort
1958
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
dxadmind
What is port 1958?
Port 1958/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the dxadmind service.
CA Administration Daemon
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 1958 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 1958curlcurl -v http://example.com:1958/telnettelnet example.com 1958bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/1958) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 1958/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 1958/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 1958 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 1958 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=1958/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 1958" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=1958Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 1958/UDP?
Port 1958/UDP is associated with the dxadmind service. CA Administration Daemon
Is it safe to expose port 1958 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 1958 (dxadmind) 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 1958 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 1958 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 1958`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/1958) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 1958 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 1958/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 1958/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 1958 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 1958" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=1958`.
What applications and services use port 1958?
Port 1958/UDP is used by the dxadmind service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.