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135
MSRPC
TCP
Windows
Critical Risk
Microsoft RPC — Windows service endpoint mapper, lateral movement, remote execution
🔍 How to Scan Port 135
nmap -sV -p 135 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 135 target
nc -zv target 135
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 135 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If MSRPC is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit msrpcto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 135 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation