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Port 2881
Port 2881 Detailed Information
Port Summary
- Port Number: 2881
- Protocol: TCP/UDP
- Service Name: NDSP
- IANA Status: Official
Security Information
- Risk Level: Medium
- Common Use: NDSP (Novell Directory Services)
- Vulnerabilities: Potential information disclosure
Port Description
Port 2881 is primarily used by the NDSP (Novell Directory Services Protocol) for communication between Novell eDirectory servers and clients. This port facilitates directory services operations including authentication, resource location, and directory replication in Novell NetWare environments.
Note: While not commonly targeted, this port should be restricted to internal networks as it may expose directory structure information if accessed externally.
Security Recommendations
- Restrict access to port 2881 to trusted internal networks only
- Implement firewall rules to block external access to this port
- Regularly update Novell eDirectory software to the latest version
- Monitor network traffic anomalies on this port
- Consider using VPN for remote access instead of exposing this port publicly