Port 370CodaAuth2 Authentication

CodaAuth2 operates as the authentication service within the Coda distributed filesystem, facilitating secure identity verification and access control for networked file sharing. It enables clients and servers to establish trust, supporting seamless collaboration and data access in Coda environments..

transport
tcp · udp

2 transports registered

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
unofficial

used by convention

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
8,927

rank 554 of 993 · top 56%

1 other service is registered on port 370. compare all 2

Technical Details

what runs on :370

CodaAuth2 is an authentication service utilized by the Coda distributed filesystem, an advanced fault-tolerant network filesystem designed for continuous operation despite network or server failures. The protocol allows Coda clients and servers to authenticate each other's identity over the network, thereby enabling secured communication channels necessary for safe file sharing.

Typically running over TCP and UDP port 370, CodaAuth2 exchanges authentication credentials between clients and Coda servers using mechanisms that may include token or password-based identity verification. This step is crucial for enforcing user-based access control policies before clients perform operations such as file retrieval, update, or synchronization.

The service is an integral part of the multi-layered architecture of Coda, which relies on distributed caching and hoarding to maintain data availability. By ensuring proper authentication, the server helps preserve data integrity, prevents unauthorized changes, and maintains stable distributed collaboration.

Security Information

exposure of :370

risk 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 · udp

udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite

security overview

Common Vulnerabilities:

  • Susceptibility to credential interception or replay attacks if used in unsecured environments.
  • Absence of encryption by default, exposing authentication data to eavesdropping.
  • Potential for brute-force attacks against weak authentication methods.

Common Mitigations:

  • Implement strong authentication credentials with complex passwords or keys.
  • Employ network-level encryption, such as a VPN or SSH tunneling, to protect authentication exchanges.
  • Limit network access to trusted entities using firewall rules.
  • Regularly update and patch Coda-related software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  • Enable logging and monitoring of authentication attempts to detect brute-force or suspicious activity early.

the 8 most looked-up other ports in security — 216 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • caution100%

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