- 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 3526: starQuiz Port
Port 3526 is assigned by IANA to starquiz-port (starQuiz Port).
How starquiz-port works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 3526 and the starquiz-port 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 3526 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 3526. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 3526
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starquiz-port | 3526 | TCP, UDP | starQuiz Port | - | 2002-06 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 3526, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :3526' # process listening on 3526
sudo lsof -nP -i :3526macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :3526
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 3526 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 3526 netstat -ano | findstr :3526
From another machine
nmap -p 3526 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 3526 <host> nc -zv <host> 3526
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 3526/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 3526" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 3526 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 3526 used for?
Port 3526 is assigned by IANA to starquiz-port (starQuiz Port).
Is port 3526 TCP or UDP?
Port 3526 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 3526?
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 3526 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :3526'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :3526", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :3526" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 3526 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.