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523

IBM-DB2

TCP
Database High Risk
IBM DB2 — database discovery, SQL injection if exposed

🔍 How to Scan Port 523

nmap -sV -p 523 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 523 target
nc -zv target 523

🛡️ Security Considerations

  • Scan port 523 with nmap -sV to identify the exact service and version
  • If IBM-DB2 is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
  • Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
  • Use searchsploit ibm-db2 to find known exploits
  • Monitor traffic on port 523 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
  • Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation
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