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Port4679/UDP
mgesupervisionPort
4679
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
mgesupervision
What is port 4679?
Port 4679/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the mgesupervision service.
MGE UPS Supervision
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 4679 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 4679curlcurl -v http://example.com:4679/telnettelnet example.com 4679bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/4679) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 4679/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 4679/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 4679 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 4679 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=4679/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 4679" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=4679Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 4679/UDP?
Port 4679/UDP is associated with the mgesupervision service. MGE UPS Supervision
Is it safe to expose port 4679 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 4679 (mgesupervision) 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 4679 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 4679 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 4679`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/4679) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 4679 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 4679/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 4679/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 4679 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 4679" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=4679`.
What applications and services use port 4679?
Port 4679/UDP is used by the mgesupervision service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.