Is port 66 (Oracle SQL*NET) dangerous?

Port 66 is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose with standard security practices.

Should port 66 be open on my firewall?

Port 66 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 66 use?

Port 66 (Oracle SQL*NET) uses the TCP/UDP transport protocol and falls under the Database category.

:66 (TCP/UDP)

Oracle SQL*NET

Low Risiko

TCP/UDP — Database

Ikhtisar Port

Nomor Port 66

Nama Layanan Oracle SQL*NET

Protokol Transport TCP/UDP

Kategori Database

Risiko Keamanan Low

Rentang Port Well-Known (0-1023)

Apa itu Port 66?

Port 66 was historically associated with Oracle SQL*NET, an early version of Oracle's proprietary network protocol for database communication before it migrated to port 1521. This port is largely unused today as Oracle Net Services standardized on higher port numbers.

TCP/UDP Database

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port 66 (Oracle SQL*NET) diklasifikasikan sebagai risiko rendah. Layanan ini menggunakan enkripsi atau memiliki permukaan serangan yang minimal, sehingga relatif aman untuk diekspos.

Rekomendasi: Terapkan praktik keamanan standar. Jaga perangkat lunak tetap diperbarui dan pantau akses.

Port Terkait — Database

118 SQL Services 134 INGRES-NET 142 BL-IDM 150 SQL-NET 156 SQL Service 181 Unify 188 MUMPS 210 ANSI Z39.50

Istilah Terkait

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