Port 10114NetIQ Qcheck

NetIQ Qcheck is a network diagnostic and performance measurement tool developed by NetIQ. It allows administrators and network engineers to test network connectivity, latency, throughput, and packet loss between hosts, assisting in troubleshooting network issues and validating network configurations. It facilitates proactive monitoring to ensure optimal network performance..

transport
tcp · udp

2 transports registered

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
official

registered with iana

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
4,559

rank 957 of 993 · top 96%

Technical Details

what runs on :10114

NetIQ Qcheck utilizes Port 10114 to facilitate communication between the Qcheck console and the remote agents installed on network devices or endpoints. This enables detailed performance assessments, including round-trip latency, available bandwidth, streaming capabilities, and packet loss. The tool supports both TCP and UDP protocols to provide versatile connections depending on the nature of tests required.

Administrators use Qcheck either standalone or integrated within NetIQ's suite of network management utilities to verify application delivery paths, test firewall configurations, and benchmark adjustments to infrastructure or routing. The use of both protocols helps simulate real-world traffic businesses typically handle, making diagnostics more relevant.

By sending test packets and analyzing their successful delivery, Qcheck builds a detailed picture of network health. Its ability to perform variable tests enables fine-grained insight into specific issues such as congestion points, intermittent connectivity failures, or bandwidth bottlenecks.

Security Information

exposure of :10114

risk score

4/ 10caution

worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.

network services averages 3.9 across 604 ports — this one sits 0.1 above.

in transit

cleartext

credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path

assignment

official

registered with iana for this service — scanners fingerprint it by number

reachable over

tcp · udp

udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite

security overview

Common Vulnerabilities:

  • If left exposed or unsecured, Port 10114 can be susceptible to unauthorized scanning and potential exploitation, as unauthorized users might initiate connections to gather network topology insights.
  • Exploitation of misconfigured Qcheck services could potentially be used to launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks or unauthorized information gathering.

Common Mitigations:

  • Limit exposure of Port 10114 to trusted management networks only, using strict access control lists (ACLs) or firewall rules.
  • Disable or restrict Qcheck services when not actively used, or segment them on management VLANs.
  • Employ network monitoring to detect unusual activity targeting Port 10114.
  • Keep the Qcheck software updated and maintain strong authentication measures where applicable.

the 8 most looked-up other ports in network services — 604 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • caution100%

0 of 8 encrypted