Is port 104 (DICOM) dangerous?

Port 104 is classified as critical risk and should not be exposed to the public internet. It transmits data without encryption, making it vulnerable to eavesdropping and credential theft.

Should port 104 be open on my firewall?

No, port 104 should not be open to the public internet. Block it at the firewall and use encrypted alternatives such as SSH, SFTP, or HTTPS instead.

What transport protocol does port 104 use?

Port 104 (DICOM) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Other category.

:104 (TCP)

DICOM

Critical Riesgo

TCP — Other

Resumen del puerto

Número de puerto 104

Nombre del servicio DICOM

Protocolo de transporte TCP

Categoría Other

Riesgo de seguridad Critical

Rango de puertos Conocidos (0-1023)

Qué es el puerto 104?

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is the international standard for medical imaging data exchange, used by CT scanners, MRI machines, PACS systems, and radiology workstations. Exposed DICOM services have been a significant healthcare security issue.

TCP Other De uso común

Consideraciones de seguridad

El puerto 104 (DICOM) está clasificado como riesgo crítico. Este puerto no debe exponerse a internet público. El servicio transmite datos sin cifrado, haciéndolo vulnerable a escuchas, robo de credenciales y ataques de intermediario.

Recomendación: Bloquea este puerto en el firewall. Utiliza alternativas cifradas (SSH, SFTP, HTTPS) en su lugar.

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