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Port79/UDP
fingerPort
79
Protocol
UDP
Category
Well-Known
Service
finger
What is port 79?
Port 79/UDP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the finger service.
Finger
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 79 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 79curlcurl -v http://example.com:79/telnettelnet example.com 79bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/79) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 79/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 79/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 79 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 79 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=79/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 79" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=79Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 79/UDP?
Port 79/UDP is associated with the finger service. Finger
Is it safe to expose port 79 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 79 (finger) 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 79 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 79 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 79`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/79) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 79 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 79/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 79/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 79 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 79" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=79`.
What applications and services use port 79?
Port 79/UDP is used by the finger service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.