- 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 48005: NimbusDB Control
Port 48005 is assigned by IANA to nimbusdbctrl (NimbusDB Control).
48005
How nimbusdbctrl works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 48005 and the nimbusdbctrl 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 48005 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 48005. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 48005
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nimbusdbctrl | 48005 | TCP | NimbusDB Control | - | 2011-01-24 |
| - | 48005 | - | Reserved | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 48005, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :48005' # process listening on 48005
sudo lsof -nP -i :48005macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :48005
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 48005 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 48005 netstat -ano | findstr :48005
From another machine
nmap -p 48005 -sV <host> nc -zv <host> 48005
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 48005/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 48005" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 48005 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 48005 used for?
Port 48005 is assigned by IANA to nimbusdbctrl (NimbusDB Control).
Is port 48005 TCP or UDP?
Port 48005 is registered for TCP.
Is it safe to open port 48005?
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 48005 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :48005'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :48005", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :48005" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 48005 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.
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