Port 10200f-protd Virus Scanning Daemon
The f-protd daemon by FRISK Software International provides a virus scanning service designed for Unix platforms. It acts as a server component for scanning files and data streams for malware using the F-Prot Antivirus engine. Typically integrated with mail servers or file transfer services to scan in-transit data, it helps in automating and centralizing the malware detection process..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 13,128
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 286 of 993 · top 29%
1 other service is registered on port 10200. compare all 2 →
Technical Details
what runs on :10200Overview
FRISK Software International's f-protd virus scanning daemon is a Unix-based service component used alongside the F-Prot Antivirus suite. It listens on TCP port 10200 by default, accepting file data or commands from client applications for real-time virus scanning.
Integration and Operation
The daemon is commonly integrated into mail servers (such as Postfix or Sendmail) and file transfer pipelines, where it intercepts inbound content to perform security checks. It communicates using a lightweight proprietary protocol, enabling external applications or scripts to interface with the antivirus engine efficiently.
Deployment Considerations
Administrators typically deploy f-protd as a background service with controlled access. Configuring appropriate permissions and network restrictions is crucial, since the daemon may require elevated privileges to access various file repositories. Load management and failover capabilities depend on the deployment setup and integration with upstream services.
Security Information
exposure of :10200risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
security averages 3.8 across 216 ports — this one sits 0.2 above.
in transit
cleartext
credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path
assignment
unofficial
used by convention, not registered — what answers here varies by deployment
reachable over
tcp
every listening transport is another surface to filter at the edge
security overview
Common Vulnerabilities
- Unauthorized Access: If the port is left exposed to untrusted networks, malicious actors could misuse the scanning service or exploit weaknesses in its command protocol.
- Denial of Service: Attackers might overwhelm f-protd by sending large volumes of scan requests, potentially causing performance degradation.
- Privilege Escalation: Incorrect configuration or software bugs could be exploited for privilege escalation on the host system.
Mitigations
- Access Controls: Restrict port 10200 access using firewalls, allowing only trusted internal systems.
- Authentication: Implement application-layer authentication or encapsulate traffic via secure means.
- Regular Updates: Keep F-Prot Antivirus and the daemon updated to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
- Monitoring: Use network and host-based monitoring to detect unusual activity and potential abuse.
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