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Port478/UDP

spsc

Port

478

Protocol

UDP

Category

Well-Known

Service

spsc

What is port 478?

Port 478/UDP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the spsc service.

spsc

Useful commands

nmapnmap -p 478 -sV example.com
netcatnc -zv example.com 478
curlcurl -v http://example.com:478/
telnettelnet example.com 478
bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/478) 2>/dev/null

Firewall commands

UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 478/udp
Deny
sudo ufw deny 478/udp
iptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 478 -j ACCEPT
Deny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 478 -j ACCEPT
firewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=478/udp
WindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 478" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=478

Security 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  • Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 478/UDP?

Port 478/UDP is associated with the spsc service. spsc

Is it safe to expose port 478 to the Internet?

It depends on the service and configuration. Port 478 (spsc) is a Well-Known 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 478 is open?

You can use nmap: `nmap -p 478 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 478`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/478) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.

How do I open or close port 478 on my firewall?

On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 478/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 478/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 478 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 478" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=478`.

What applications and services use port 478?

Port 478/UDP is used by the spsc service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.