Port 1236Symantec BindView UNIX Mgmt
Port 1236 is utilized by Symantec BindView Control, a security and compliance management solution primarily for UNIX systems. This port serves as the default TCP endpoint for communication between UNIX agents and the central management server, facilitating policy distribution, data collection, and reporting..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 14,661
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 229 of 993 · top 23%
Technical Details
what runs on :1236Symantec BindView Control for UNIX is a part of Symantec's suite designed for enterprise security, policy compliance, and vulnerability management. Port 1236 acts as the default TCP communication channel through which UNIX-based agents transmit security status, audit logs, and configuration details back to the centralized management console. This allows administrators to efficiently collect and review compliance data across distributed UNIX hosts.
The communication over this port typically involves agent-server interactions that include authentication, transmission of scheduled or on-demand scans, and status updates. Since multiple client agents may report concurrently, the management server listens actively on port 1236 to coordinate requests and ensure real-time data flows across large heterogeneous environments.
Port 1236 is not associated with standardized protocols like HTTP or FTP, but instead relies on proprietary communication mechanisms developed by Symantec. This includes command and control exchange for configuration management, and secure transport of sensitive compliance information, though by default, the traffic is typically unencrypted unless additional security measures are implemented.
Security Information
exposure of :1236risk 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: Since the port handles sensitive compliance and scan data, if exposed, attackers could attempt to intercept or manipulate communications.
- Man-in-the-middle attacks: Without encryption, data exchanged between agents and server may be susceptible to interception.
- Weak authentication: If strong authentication is not enforced, adversaries could masquerade as legitimate agents.
Mitigations:
- Access controls: Limit exposure of port 1236 to only trusted IP ranges and internal networks.
- Encryption: Implement network-level encryption such as TLS or IPsec to secure sensitive transmissions.
- Firewall restrictions: Block the port externally, and permit only necessary internal system communications.
- Patch management: Regularly update BindView components to mitigate vulnerabilities and exploits.
- Strong authentication: Use strong, mutual authentication to prevent unauthorized agent connections.
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3 of 8 encrypted