:165 (TCP/UDP)

XNS-Courier

Low Risk

TCP/UDP — System & Infrastructure

Port Overview

Port Number 165
Service Name XNS-Courier
Transport Protocol TCP/UDP
Category System & Infrastructure
Security Risk Low
Port Range Well-Known (0-1023)

What is Port 165?

Xerox Network Systems Courier. An RPC protocol in the XNS suite for remote procedure calls between networked Xerox systems.

TCP/UDP System & Infrastructure

Security Considerations

Port 165 (XNS-Courier) 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.

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