- 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 3598: A15 (AN-to-AN)
Port 3598 is assigned by IANA to a15 (A15 (AN-to-AN)).
How a15 works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 3598 and the a15 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 3598 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 3598. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 3598
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a15 | 3598 | TCP, UDP | A15 (AN-to-AN) | - | 2002-09 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 3598, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :3598' # process listening on 3598
sudo lsof -nP -i :3598macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :3598
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 3598 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 3598 netstat -ano | findstr :3598
From another machine
nmap -p 3598 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 3598 <host> nc -zv <host> 3598
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 3598/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 3598" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 3598 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 3598 used for?
Port 3598 is assigned by IANA to a15 (A15 (AN-to-AN)).
Is port 3598 TCP or UDP?
Port 3598 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 3598?
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 3598 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :3598'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :3598", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :3598" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 3598 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.