Port 635RLZ DBase

RLZ DBase is a database service port primarily associated with RLZ database software, facilitating networked database interactions. Its support for both TCP and UDP protocols provides flexibility for various data transaction requirements within distributed or legacy systems. As a less common or specialized service, it can sometimes be overlooked in network security assessments, necessitating deliberate management..

transport
tcp · udp

2 transports registered

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
official

registered with iana

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
6,889

rank 741 of 993 · top 75%

Technical Details

what runs on :635
  • RLZ DBase operates over port 635 to enable communication and data management within RLZ-based database applications. Since it accepts both TCP and UDP connections, it supports a wide range of client-server database transactions, from simple queries to more complex operations.

  • With TCP, RLZ DBase provides reliable, connection-oriented data transfer. This is ideal for transactional operations where data integrity and order are critical. UDP, on the other hand, may be used for lighter, faster operations where speed is prioritized over reliability, such as telemetry or notifications.

  • The protocol specifics of RLZ DBase are largely proprietary or niche, thus not broadly documented in public technical references. This obscurity means network administrators may encounter challenges with traffic analysis or integration, and specialized tools might be required for troubleshooting or monitoring.

Security Information

exposure of :635

risk 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

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 for services on port 635 include exposure due to misconfiguration or unpatched software, which malicious actors can exploit to perform unauthorized access, buffer overflows, denial-of-service attacks, or data exfiltration. Because this is a database service, risks also include SQL injection or exploitation of authentication weaknesses.

  • Mitigation strategies should involve disabling or restricting port 635 access through strict firewall rules, applying segmentation and access controls, regularly updating RLZ DBase software, and ensuring strong authentication is enabled. It is also important to monitor network logs for unusual activity and employ intrusion detection systems to identify potential threats promptly.

the 8 most looked-up other ports in databases — 58 ports carry that label.

risk mix of the 8 listed

  • caution100%

1 of 8 encrypted