15
NetStat
Low RiskTCP — System & Infrastructure
Port Overview
Port Number
15
Service Name
NetStat
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
System & Infrastructure
Security Risk
Low
Port Range
Well-Known (0-1023)
What is Port 15?
An early ARPANET protocol used to query network status information from a remote host. It predates modern network management protocols and was used in the original ARPANET era to retrieve connection tables. It is obsolete and no longer used in any modern system, though scanners may still probe it.
TCP
System & Infrastructure
Security Considerations
Port 15 (NetStat) is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose.
Recommendation: Standard security practices apply. Keep software updated and monitor access.