- 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 7548: Threat Information Distribution Protocol
Port 7548 is assigned by IANA to tidp (Threat Information Distribution Protocol).
7548
How tidp works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 7548 and the tidp 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 7548 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 7548. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 7548
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tidp | 7548 | TCP, UDP | Threat Information Distribution Protocol | - | 2006-02 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 7548, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :7548' # process listening on 7548
sudo lsof -nP -i :7548macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :7548
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 7548 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 7548 netstat -ano | findstr :7548
From another machine
nmap -p 7548 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 7548 <host> nc -zv <host> 7548
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 7548/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 7548" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 7548 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 7548 used for?
Port 7548 is assigned by IANA to tidp (Threat Information Distribution Protocol).
Is port 7548 TCP or UDP?
Port 7548 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 7548?
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 7548 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :7548'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :7548", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :7548" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 7548 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.
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