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 Risiko

TCP/UDP — DNS

Ikhtisar Port

Nomor Port 1512

Nama Layanan WINS

Protokol Transport TCP/UDP

Kategori DNS

Risiko Keamanan Medium

Rentang Port Terdaftar (1024-49151)

Apa itu 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

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port 1512 (WINS) diklasifikasikan sebagai risiko sedang. Meskipun layanan ini umumnya diekspos, pertimbangkan untuk menggunakan alternatif terenkripsi jika tersedia.

Rekomendasi: Jaga layanan tetap diperbarui. Pantau log untuk aktivitas yang tidak biasa.

Port Terkait — DNS

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

Istilah Terkait

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