Is port 5190 (AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)) dangerous?

Port 5190 is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose with standard security practices.

Should port 5190 be open on my firewall?

Port 5190 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 5190 use?

Port 5190 (AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Messaging category.

:5190 (TCP)

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)

Low Riesgo

TCP — Messaging

Resumen del puerto

Número de puerto 5190

Nombre del servicio AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)

Protocolo de transporte TCP

Categoría Messaging

Riesgo de seguridad Low

Rango de puertos Registrados (1024-49151)

Qué es el puerto 5190?

Port 5190 is the port used by AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and the OSCAR (Open System for Communication in Realtime) protocol for instant messaging. iChat on macOS also used this port for AIM-compatible communications. AIM was shut down in December 2017, but the port remains associated with the OSCAR protocol.

TCP Messaging

Consideraciones de seguridad

El puerto 5190 (AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)) está clasificado como bajo riesgo. Este servicio usa cifrado o tiene una superficie de ataque mínima, siendo relativamente seguro de exponer.

Recomendación: Aplica prácticas de seguridad estándar. Mantén el software actualizado y monitorea el acceso.

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