Port 1200SCOL Name Service
Port 1200 is primarily utilized by the SCOL 3D virtual worlds platform for world name resolution services, enabling clients to discover and connect to 3D virtual environments. It acts as a directory service that facilitates interactions within SCOL's interactive and immersive spaces..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- official
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 15,476
single transport
payload readable on path
registered with iana
caution
rank 205 of 993 · top 21%
1 other service is registered on port 1200. compare all 2 →
Technical Details
what runs on :1200SCOL (Standard Container Of Libraries) is a platform designed to develop, deploy, and operate interactive 3D virtual worlds and collaborative applications. Port 1200 serves as a communication endpoint for SCOL's name resolution service. When a client wishes to connect to a specific virtual world, it queries this service to resolve the world's name to its corresponding server address, much like how DNS works for domains.
Technically, the protocol over port 1200 implements request-response patterns where SCOL clients send lookup queries containing world identifiers. The SCOL server processes these requests and returns metadata, such as IP addresses and connection parameters required to join the world. This service streamlines the discovery phase, reducing user friction when navigating multiple 3D spaces.
Due to its role as a directory service within the SCOL ecosystem, port 1200's protocol tends to be lightweight and optimized for quick resolution, though it can be extended to support additional metadata exchanges. Being TCP-based ensures reliable message delivery essential in the handshake phase of 3D world connectivity.
Security Information
exposure of :1200risk 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
every listening transport is another surface to filter at the edge
security overview
Common Vulnerabilities:
- Since this port exposes a name resolution service, it can be subject to enumeration attacks where attackers probe for available worlds or server information.
- Potential denial of service (DoS) attacks through request flooding, causing resource exhaustion.
- Exploitation via malformed packets, possibly leading to buffer overflows if the server implementation lacks proper input validation.
- Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks intercepting unencrypted queries and responses.
Common Mitigations:
- Implement strict request validation and input sanitization on the SCOL server.
- Rate-limit client queries and deploy application-layer filtering or DDoS protections.
- Restrict access using network firewalls (allow only trusted IP addresses) or VPN access controls to mitigate external threats.
- Adopt encrypted tunnels (e.g., TLS over TCP) where feasible to reduce MitM risks.
- Keep server software regularly patched to address emerging vulnerabilities.
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risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
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