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646
LDP
TCP
Network Medium Risk
Label Distribution Protocol — MPLS label distribution

🔍 How to Scan Port 646

nmap -sV -p 646 target
nmap -sV -sC --script=banner -p 646 target
nc -zv target 646

🛡️ Security Considerations

  • Scan port 646 with nmap -sV to identify the exact service and version
  • If LDP is not needed, close or firewall this port immediately
  • Check for default credentials if a management interface runs on this port
  • Use searchsploit ldp to find known exploits
  • Monitor traffic on port 646 with Wireshark or tcpdump for anomalies
  • Ensure the service is patched to the latest version to prevent known CVE exploitation