- 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 6568: CanIt Storage Manager
Port 6568 is assigned by IANA to canit_store (CanIt Storage Manager), canit-store (CanIt Storage Manager IANA assigned this well-formed service name as a replacement for "canit_store".), rp-reputation (Roaring Penguin IP Address Reputation Collection).
6568
How canit_store works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 6568 and the canit_store service answers.
- Transport
- TCP · UDP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned3 registered services
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 6568 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 6568. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 6568
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| canit_store | 6568 | TCP | CanIt Storage Manager | - | 2017-05-25 |
| canit-store | 6568 | TCP | CanIt Storage Manager IANA assigned this well-formed service name as a replacement for "canit_store". | - | 2017-05-25 |
| rp-reputation | 6568 | UDP | Roaring Penguin IP Address Reputation Collection | - | 2017-05-25 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 6568, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :6568' # process listening on 6568
sudo lsof -nP -i :6568macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :6568
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 6568 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 6568 netstat -ano | findstr :6568
From another machine
nmap -p 6568 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 6568 <host> nc -zv <host> 6568
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 6568/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 6568" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 6568 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 6568 used for?
Port 6568 is assigned by IANA to canit_store (CanIt Storage Manager), canit-store (CanIt Storage Manager IANA assigned this well-formed service name as a replacement for "canit_store".), rp-reputation (Roaring Penguin IP Address Reputation Collection).
Is port 6568 TCP or UDP?
Port 6568 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 6568?
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 6568 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :6568'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :6568", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :6568" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 6568 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.
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