All ports
Port2879/UDP
ucentric-dsPort
2879
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
ucentric-ds
What is port 2879?
Port 2879/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the ucentric-ds service.
ucentric-ds
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 2879 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 2879curlcurl -v http://example.com:2879/telnettelnet example.com 2879bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/2879) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 2879/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 2879/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 2879 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 2879 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=2879/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 2879" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=2879Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 2879/UDP?
Port 2879/UDP is associated with the ucentric-ds service. ucentric-ds
Is it safe to expose port 2879 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 2879 (ucentric-ds) 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 2879 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 2879 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 2879`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/2879) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 2879 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 2879/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 2879/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 2879 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 2879" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=2879`.
What applications and services use port 2879?
Port 2879/UDP is used by the ucentric-ds service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.