Is port 1512 (WINS) dangerous?

Port 1512 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 1512 be open on my firewall?

Port 1512 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 1512 use?

Port 1512 (WINS) uses the TCP/UDP transport protocol and falls under the DNS category.

:1512 (TCP/UDP)

WINS

Medium Risque

TCP/UDP — DNS

Aperçu du port

Numéro de port 1512

Nom du service WINS

Protocole de transport TCP/UDP

Catégorie DNS

Risque de sécurité Medium

Plage de ports Enregistré (1024-49151)

Qu'est-ce que le port 1512?

Port 1512 is used by Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), Microsoft's implementation of NetBIOS Name Service (NBNS). WINS resolves NetBIOS names to IP addresses in older Windows networks. While largely replaced by DNS, it still appears in legacy Windows enterprise environments.

TCP/UDP DNS

Considérations de sécurité

Le port 1512 (WINS) est classifié comme risque moyen. Bien que ce service soit couramment exposé, envisagez d'utiliser des alternatives chiffrées lorsqu'elles sont disponibles.

Recommandation : Maintenez le service à jour. Surveillez les journaux pour détecter toute activité inhabituelle.

Ports associés — DNS

42 WINS / nameserver 53 DNS 101 NIC Host Name 202 AT-NBP 206 AT-ZIS 558 SDNSKMP 634 GINAD 853 DNS over TLS

Termes associés

A Record AAAA Record Authoritative DNS Server CNAME Record DNS DNS Resolver