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139

NetBIOS-SSN

TCP
Windows Critical Risk
NetBIOS Session Service — file sharing, printer sharing, EternalBlue (MS17-010)

🔍 How to Scan Port 139

nmap -sV -p 139 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 139 target
nc -zv target 139

🛡️ Security Considerations

  • Scan port 139 with nmap -sV to identify the exact service and version
  • If NetBIOS-SSN is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
  • Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
  • Use searchsploit netbios-ssn to find known exploits
  • Monitor traffic on port 139 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
  • Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation
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