- 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 41794: Crestron Control Port
Port 41794 is assigned by IANA to crestron-cip (Crestron Control Port).
How crestron-cip works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 41794 and the crestron-cip 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 41794 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 41794. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 41794
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| crestron-cip | 41794 | TCP, UDP | Crestron Control Port | - | 2019-10-17 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 41794, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :41794' # process listening on 41794
sudo lsof -nP -i :41794macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :41794
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 41794 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 41794 netstat -ano | findstr :41794
From another machine
nmap -p 41794 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 41794 <host> nc -zv <host> 41794
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 41794/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 41794" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 41794 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 41794 used for?
Port 41794 is assigned by IANA to crestron-cip (Crestron Control Port).
Is port 41794 TCP or UDP?
Port 41794 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 41794?
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 41794 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :41794'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :41794", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :41794" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 41794 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.