- Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
- Identify the process that listens on it (commands below) before opening it in a firewall.
- Expose a service only to the networks that use it.
Port 1500: VLSI License Manager
Port 1500 is assigned by IANA to vlsi-lm (VLSI License Manager).
How vlsi-lm works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 1500 and the vlsi-lm service answers.
- Transport
- TCP · UDP
- Exposure risk
- not rated depends on the program listening
- Encryption
- Unknownnot stated by the registry
- IANA status
- Assigned1 registered service
- Range
- Registered (1024-49151)
- Category
- Other services
Is port 1500 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 1500. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 1500
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vlsi-lm | 1500 | TCP, UDP | VLSI License Manager | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 1500, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :1500' # process listening on 1500
sudo lsof -nP -i :1500macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :1500
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 1500 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 1500 netstat -ano | findstr :1500
From another machine
nmap -p 1500 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 1500 <host> nc -zv <host> 1500
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 1500/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 1500" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 1500 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 1500 used for?
Port 1500 is assigned by IANA to vlsi-lm (VLSI License Manager).
Is port 1500 TCP or UDP?
Port 1500 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 1500?
It depends on the program that listens on it. Open it only for a service you know and only to the networks that need it. Close the port if nothing on the host needs it.
How do I check if port 1500 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :1500'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :1500", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :1500" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 1500 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.