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Port2990/UDP
boscapPort
2990
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
boscap
What is port 2990?
Port 2990/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the boscap service.
BOSCAP
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 2990 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 2990curlcurl -v http://example.com:2990/telnettelnet example.com 2990bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/2990) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 2990/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 2990/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 2990 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 2990 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=2990/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 2990" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=2990Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 2990/UDP?
Port 2990/UDP is associated with the boscap service. BOSCAP
Is it safe to expose port 2990 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 2990 (boscap) 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 2990 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 2990 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 2990`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/2990) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 2990 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 2990/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 2990/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 2990 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 2990" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=2990`.
What applications and services use port 2990?
Port 2990/UDP is used by the boscap service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.