- 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 8614: Canon BJNP Port 4
Port 8614 is assigned by IANA to canon-bjnp4 (Canon BJNP Port 4).
How canon-bjnp4 works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 8614 and the canon-bjnp4 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 8614 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 8614. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 8614
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| canon-bjnp4 | 8614 | TCP, UDP | Canon BJNP Port 4 | - | 2003-11 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 8614, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :8614' # process listening on 8614
sudo lsof -nP -i :8614macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :8614
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 8614 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 8614 netstat -ano | findstr :8614
From another machine
nmap -p 8614 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 8614 <host> nc -zv <host> 8614
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 8614/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 8614" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 8614 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 8614 used for?
Port 8614 is assigned by IANA to canon-bjnp4 (Canon BJNP Port 4).
Is port 8614 TCP or UDP?
Port 8614 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 8614?
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 8614 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :8614'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :8614", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :8614" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 8614 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.