- 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 6482: Logical Domains Management Interface
Port 6482 is assigned by IANA to ldoms-mgmt (Logical Domains Management Interface).
How ldoms-mgmt works
Other servicesThe client sends a request to port 6482 and the ldoms-mgmt 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 6482 dangerous?
We have no specific security note for port 6482. Its risk depends on the program actually listening on it. General advice for other services services:
IANA registry entries for port 6482
| Service | Port | Transport | Description | Reference | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ldoms-mgmt | 6482 | TCP, UDP | Logical Domains Management Interface | - | 2008-02-14 |
// source: IANA service name and port number registry
Which program uses port 6482, and is it reachable?
Linux
sudo ss -ltnup 'sport = :6482' # process listening on 6482
sudo lsof -nP -i :6482macOS
sudo lsof -nP -i :6482
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 6482 -State Listen | Select LocalAddress, OwningProcess Get-NetUDPEndpoint -LocalPort 6482 netstat -ano | findstr :6482
From another machine
nmap -p 6482 -sV <host> sudo nmap -sU -p 6482 <host> nc -zv <host> 6482
Block it in the firewall
sudo ufw deny 6482/tcp # Linux (ufw) New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block 6482" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 6482 -Protocol TCP -Action Block # Windows
What is port 6482 used for?
Port 6482 is assigned by IANA to ldoms-mgmt (Logical Domains Management Interface).
Is port 6482 TCP or UDP?
Port 6482 is registered for TCP and UDP.
Is it safe to open port 6482?
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 6482 is open?
On Linux run "ss -ltnup 'sport = :6482'", on macOS "lsof -nP -i :6482", and on Windows "netstat -ano | findstr :6482" to see the local process. From another machine, "nmap -p 6482 <host>" shows whether it is reachable.