754
krb5_prop
High RiskTCP — Security & VPN
Port Overview
Port Number
754
Service Name
krb5_prop
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Security & VPN
Security Risk
High
Port Range
Well-Known (0-1023)
What is Port 754?
Kerberos v5 KDC database propagation service, used to replicate the principal database from master to replica KDCs. Must be restricted to KDC servers only.
TCP
Security & VPN
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 754 (krb5_prop) is classified as high risk. This port is a common target for automated scanning and brute-force attacks. If you must expose it, restrict access to known IP addresses.
Recommendation: Use firewall rules to whitelist trusted IPs. Enable rate limiting and intrusion detection.