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42

WINS

TCP/UDP
Directory Medium Risk
Windows Internet Name Service — NetBIOS name resolution, legacy Windows networks

🔍 How to Scan Port 42

nmap -sV -p 42 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 42 target
nc -zv target 42

🛡️ Security Considerations

  • Scan port 42 with nmap -sV to identify the exact service and version
  • If WINS is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
  • Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
  • Use searchsploit wins to find known exploits
  • Monitor traffic on port 42 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
  • Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation

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LDAP
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LDAPS
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LDAPS-GC

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