Port 18206Audition FAM DB
Port 18206 is primarily associated with Audition Online Dance Battle, specifically the AsiaSoft Thailand server's Family (FAM) database. It facilitates communication and data exchange related to player groups, rankings, and social features within the game environment. The port supports both TCP and UDP protocols to ensure efficient data transfer and near real-time multiplayer gameplay experiences..
- transport
- tcp · udp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 19,087
2 transports registered
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 137 of 993 · top 14%
Technical Details
what runs on :18206Audition Online Dance Battle is a multiplayer rhythm game widely popular in Asia. The AsiaSoft Thailand server uses port 18206 for handling features related to the FAM (guild or clan) database, which manages player groups, leaderboards, and social elements integral to community-driven gameplay.
On the technical side, the port supports both TCP and UDP traffic. TCP is used for reliable data synchronization tasks such as updating guild information, leaderboards, and membership changes, where data integrity is critical. UDP facilitates faster, real-time communication with less overhead, used for quick status updates and matchmaking latency improvements.
This port is usually accessed by the Audition game client during login and active multiplayer sessions for community data management. The server infrastructure is likely custom-developed, with protocols optimized for interactive performance and resilient against packet loss where UDP is utilized.
Security Information
exposure of :18206risk score
4/ 10caution
worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.
databases averages 4.0 across 58 ports — this one sits level with it.
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 · udp
udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite
security overview
Common security concerns for this port include:
- Unauthorized access: Attackers might attempt to gain access to the database to manipulate player data, leaderboard standings, or social features.
- Data interception: Since traffic is unencrypted, sensitive personal or gameplay data could be sniffed during transit.
- Exploitation of application vulnerabilities: Malicious packets could target flaws in the proprietary protocol, potentially leading to server crashes or remote code execution.
Mitigation strategies include:
- Access Controls: Implement IP whitelisting or VPN tunnels to limit access to trusted game clients.
- Encryption: Adding TLS or similar encryption to protect data in transit.
- Patch Management: Regularly update server software to address known vulnerabilities.
- Monitoring and Rate Limiting: Detect abnormal traffic patterns or brute force attempts quickly.
- Segmentation: Isolate the gaming database environment from sensitive backend systems.
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- caution100%
1 of 8 encrypted