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3269
LDAPS-GC
TCP
Directory
High Risk
LDAP Global Catalog SSL — encrypted forest-wide AD queries
🔍 How to Scan Port 3269
nmap -sV -p 3269 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 3269 target
nc -zv target 3269
🛡️ Security Considerations
- Scan port 3269 with
nmap -sVto identify the exact service and version - If LDAPS-GC is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
- Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
- Use
searchsploit ldaps-gcto find known exploits - Monitor traffic on port 3269 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
- Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation