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Port 2210NOAAPORT Broadcast

The NOAAport Broadcast Network delivers real-time weather, hydrological, and climate data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to various users, including emergency services and broadcasters. This service relies on satellite multicast to disseminate timely alerts, forecasts, and critical updates, aiding in rapid decision-making and public safety operations..

inNetwork ServicesStreamingCloud
transport
tcp · udp

2 transports registered

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
official

registered with iana

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
11,389

rank 361 of 993 · top 36%

1 other service is registered on port 2210. compare all 2 →

Technical Details

what runs on :2210

NOAAPORT is a satellite-based distribution system operated by NOAA, designed to provide continuous multicast dissemination of environmental data. It incorporates a variety of data streams, such as meteorological observations, satellite imagery, model outputs, and warnings, targeting both governmental and commercial users requiring timely information. The system typically uses multicast protocols over UDP to efficiently transmit data to multiple recipients simultaneously.

Port 2210 serves as a communication point within this network infrastructure, often handling connections related to data request, synchronization, and control signals. While UDP is the predominant protocol due to its efficiency for multicasting, TCP may also be employed for certain control or management functions to ensure reliable transmission where necessary.

The architecture behind this broadcast network enables seamless integration with end-user applications that process meteorological data, display weather content, or trigger automated alerts. Users implement specialized receivers and software to decode and visualize the data streams delivered via port 2210.

Security Information

exposure of :2210

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:

  • Exposure of port 2210 can be susceptible to Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, which disrupt the flow of critical weather data.
  • Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks could manipulate data streams if improper network segmentation or lack of encryption exists.
  • Exploitation of multicast weaknesses, allowing unauthorized access or injection of false information into data feeds.

Common Mitigations:

  • Utilize strict firewall rules to limit external access to port 2210, permitting only authorized hosts within NOAA or partner networks.
  • Employ network segmentation to isolate multicast traffic from general-purpose networks, reducing attack surfaces.
  • Where protocol allows, implement verification checks such as cryptographic signatures even if the data stream itself isn't encrypted.
  • Monitor network activity continuously for anomalies and configure intrusion detection systems to identify suspicious behavior targeting this port.

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