Port 350MATIP Type A
MATIP Type A enables the transportation of traditional airline reservation, ticketing, and messaging data over IP networks, replacing legacy airline communication systems and streamlining operations across global aviation networks..
- transport
- tcp · udp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- official
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 9,346
2 transports registered
payload readable on path
registered with iana
caution
rank 513 of 993 · top 52%
Technical Details
what runs on :350Overview
MATIP (Mapping of Airline Traffic over Internet Protocol) defines standardized methods for transporting traditional airline messaging protocols like SITA Type A on IP-based networks. Port 350 specifically corresponds to MATIP Type A, used worldwide in the airline industry to carry vital operational communication data.
Protocol Details
This protocol encapsulates airline legacy messaging formats, such as reservation data, baggage handling, and flight operations, within TCP or UDP packets. MATIP facilitates seamless migration of airlines’ proprietary mainframe or X.25 message-switching systems to modern IP infrastructure, improving cost-effectiveness and interoperability without modifying existing application software.
Implementation
MATIP Type A usually operates via dedicated airline network providers partnered with IATA, ensuring end-to-end delivery through predefined gateways. It enables multiple virtual circuits over a single physical IP link, adhering to IATA standards, ensuring compatibility, and often coexisting alongside other airline protocols.
Security Information
exposure of :350risk 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
- Lack of encryption: As MATIP itself doesn’t mandate encryption, data—including sensitive passenger or operational information—may be transmitted in cleartext, exposing it to interception.
- Protocol spoofing: Attackers can attempt to inject fraudulent airline messages potentially affecting operations if authentication lacks.
- Denial of Service (DoS): Because MATIP uses TCP and UDP, it can be vulnerable to floods or malformed packet attacks, disrupting communication.
- Weak segmentation: Poorly segregated airline IP networks can widen exposure if compromised through MATIP services.
Mitigations
- Encryption: Use IPsec or TLS-based tunnels to secure MATIP traffic over public or shared networks.
- Network segmentation: Isolate MATIP servers on dedicated VLANs/subnets with strict firewall policies.
- Access control: Deploy strong authentication for endpoints handling MATIP messages, including network-based ACLs.
- Monitoring: Implement intrusion detection targeting anomalous MATIP traffic, and log communications for audit trails.
- Patch management: Keep underlying systems and MATIP gateway software updated to mitigate vulnerabilities.
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0 of 8 encrypted