Port 2447OpenView NNM ovwdb Daemon
Port 2447 is commonly associated with Hewlett-Packard's OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM), a widely used solution for network monitoring, fault detection, and management. Specifically, this port is used by 'ovwdb,' the OpenView object database daemon, facilitating inter-component communication and database access within NNM's distributed architecture. It typically listens over both TCP and UDP, enabling efficient data handling between consoles and agents on large enterprise networks..
- transport
- tcp · udp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- official
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 12,813
2 transports registered
payload readable on path
registered with iana
caution
rank 299 of 993 · top 30%
Technical Details
what runs on :2447HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) is a comprehensive network management platform designed to provide real-time monitoring, topology discovery, event correlation, and root cause analysis across complex networking environments. The 'ovwdb' daemon functions as the network's object database service, managing persistent storage of network topology, status information, and device inventory data. Port 2447 acts as a critical communication endpoint for components querying or updating this database.
Communication over port 2447 can occur using both TCP and UDP protocols. TCP facilitates reliable, session-oriented transactions such as topology updates, while UDP allows for lightweight, rapid notifications or status checks. The daemon exposes APIs for internal modules, management consoles, and sometimes external integration services, necessitating careful access control.
Given the nature of NNM, traffic on port 2447 is generally confined to trusted network segments or management VLANs. Proper network segmentation ensures that these sensitive services are insulated from untrusted or general-use parts of the network, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of management communication.
Security Information
exposure of :2447risk 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 associated with port 2447 and the ovwdb daemon include:
- Unauthorized Access: Insufficient access controls might allow attackers to query or manipulate network topology data.
- Information Disclosure: Attackers intercepting traffic may gain insights into network structure and device configurations.
- Denial of Service (DoS): Malformed or excessive requests can overload the daemon, leading to service interruptions in network monitoring.
- Unpatched Exploits: Legacy or unsupported NNM versions may harbor known vulnerabilities susceptible to exploitation.
Mitigation strategies include:
- Restrict Access: Limit port 2447 traffic using host-based firewalls or network ACLs to trusted management stations.
- Encrypt Traffic: Deploy secure network segments or VPNs around management communication to prevent sniffing.
- Patch Management: Regularly update NNM software and apply security patches addressing known vulnerabilities.
- Network Segmentation: Implement separate VLANs or management zones to isolate monitoring traffic.
- Monitor Traffic: Continuously inspect management network traffic for anomalies or unauthorized access attempts.
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risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
0 of 8 encrypted