- 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 3882: DTS Service Port
Port 3882 is assigned by IANA to msdts1 (DTS Service Port).
How msdts1 works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 3882 and the msdts1 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 3882 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 3882. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 3882
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| msdts1 | 3882 | TCP, UDP | DTS Service Port | - | 2003-10 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 3882, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :3882' # process listening on 3882
sudo lsof -nP -i :3882macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :3882
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 3882 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 3882 netstat -ano | findstr :3882
From another machine
nmap -p 3882 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 3882 <host> nc -zv <host> 3882
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 3882/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 3882" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 3882 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 3882 used for?
Port 3882 is assigned by IANA to msdts1 (DTS Service Port).
Is port 3882 TCP or UDP?
Port 3882 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 3882?
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 3882 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :3882'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :3882", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :3882" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 3882 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.