- 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 4194: Security Protocol and Data Model
Port 4194 is assigned by IANA to spdm (Security Protocol and Data Model).
4194
How spdm works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 4194 and the spdm service answers.
- Transport
- TCP
- 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 4194 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 4194. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 4194
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| spdm | 4194 | TCP | Security Protocol and Data Model | - | 2025-05-30 |
| - | 4194 | - | Reserved | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 4194, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :4194' # process listening on 4194
sudo lsof -nP -i :4194macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :4194
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 4194 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 4194 netstat -ano | findstr :4194
From another machine
nmap -p 4194 -sV <host> nc -zv <host> 4194
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 4194/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 4194" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 4194 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 4194 used for?
Port 4194 is assigned by IANA to spdm (Security Protocol and Data Model).
Is port 4194 TCP or UDP?
Port 4194 is registered for TCP.
Is it safe to open port 4194?
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 4194 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :4194'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :4194", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :4194" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 4194 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.
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