- 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 7172: Port used for MetalBend programmable interface
Port 7172 is assigned by IANA to metalbend (Port used for MetalBend programmable interface).
7172
How metalbend works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 7172 and the metalbend 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 7172 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 7172. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 7172
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| metalbend | 7172 | TCP | Port used for MetalBend programmable interface | - | 2012-11-27 |
| - | 7172 | - | Reserved | - | - |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 7172, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :7172' # process listening on 7172
sudo lsof -nP -i :7172macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :7172
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 7172 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 7172 netstat -ano | findstr :7172
From another machine
nmap -p 7172 -sV <host> nc -zv <host> 7172
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 7172/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 7172" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 7172 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 7172 used for?
Port 7172 is assigned by IANA to metalbend (Port used for MetalBend programmable interface).
Is port 7172 TCP or UDP?
Port 7172 is registered for TCP.
Is it safe to open port 7172?
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 7172 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :7172'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :7172", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :7172" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 7172 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.
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