- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 3046: di-ase
Port 3046 is assigned by IANA to di-ase (di-ase).
How di-ase works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 3046 and the di-ase service answers.
- Transport
- TCP · UDP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 3046 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 3046. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 3046
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| di-ase | 3046 | TCP, UDP | di-ase | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 3046, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :3046' # process listening on 3046
sudo lsof -nP -i :3046macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :3046
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 3046 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 3046 netstat -ano | findstr :3046
From another machine
nmap -p 3046 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 3046 <host> nc -zv <host> 3046
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 3046/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 3046" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 3046 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 3046 used for?
Port 3046 is assigned by IANA to di-ase (di-ase).
Is port 3046 TCP or UDP?
Port 3046 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 3046?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 3046 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :3046'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :3046", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :3046" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 3046 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.