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Port9278/UDP
pegasusPort
9278
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
pegasus
What is port 9278?
Port 9278/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the pegasus service.
Pegasus GPS Platform
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 9278 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 9278curlcurl -v http://example.com:9278/telnettelnet example.com 9278bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/9278) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 9278/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 9278/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 9278 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 9278 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=9278/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 9278" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=9278Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 9278/UDP?
Port 9278/UDP is associated with the pegasus service. Pegasus GPS Platform
Is it safe to expose port 9278 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 9278 (pegasus) 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 9278 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 9278 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 9278`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/9278) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 9278 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 9278/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 9278/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 9278 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 9278" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=9278`.
What applications and services use port 9278?
Port 9278/UDP is used by the pegasus service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.