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113
Ident
TCP
System
Medium Risk
Identification protocol — reveals username running a process, information leak
🔍 How to Scan Port 113
nmap -sV -p 113 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 113 target
nc -zv target 113
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 113 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If Ident is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit identto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 113 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation