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264
BGMP
TCP
Network
Low Risk
Border Gateway Multicast Protocol — multicast routing
🔍 How to Scan Port 264
nmap -sV -p 264 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 264 target
nc -zv target 264
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 264 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If BGMP is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit bgmpto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 264 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation