Port 7915YSFlight Server
Port 7915 is primarily used as the default connection port for the YSFlight server, an aviation combat simulator multiplayer server platform. It facilitates communication between clients and the server, allowing users to engage in online flight simulations, coordinated missions, and aerial combat scenarios..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- unofficial
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 5,707
single transport
payload readable on path
used by convention
caution
rank 859 of 993 · top 86%
Technical Details
what runs on :7915Port 7915 is designated as the default port for hosting YSFlight servers, supporting the aviation combat simulator developed by Soji Yamakawa. By opening this port for inbound connections, server administrators enable clients running the YSFlight client software to connect, authenticate, synchronize aircraft data, and facilitate mission parameters within multiplayer sessions. The connection over TCP ensures reliable, ordered delivery of critical simulation data such as aircraft positions, controls, and environment settings.
YSFlight's architecture relies on a straightforward client-server model where clients initiate TCP connections on port 7915. Once connected, the server mediates control data, environmental updates, and multiplayer synchronization, minimizing lag and data loss to maintain a coherent simulation environment. This port is typically configured on game server hosts or individual setup environments that wish to host customized flight experiences or open-world combat scenarios.
Being unofficial and community-supported, YSFlight relies on minimalistic networking designed for broad compatibility and low system resource requirements. It does not utilize SCTP as it doesn't require multi-streaming or multi-homing features, relying instead on basic TCP for simplicity and accessibility. Port forwarding or firewall configuration is often necessary to expose port 7915 on hosted servers.
Security Information
exposure of :7915risk 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
unofficial
used by convention, not registered — what answers here varies by deployment
reachable over
tcp
every listening transport is another surface to filter at the edge
security overview
Common vulnerabilities for services running on port 7915 stem from the nature of custom or less-audited server software like YSFlight. Often, these include:
- Lack of encryption, leading to possible interception and manipulation of communication data
- Potential for unauthorized access if server authentication controls are weak
- Susceptibility to denial-of-service attacks targeting the open port
- Exposure to buffer overflows or exploit attempts if unpatched vulnerabilities exist in the server software
Mitigations to secure port 7915 include:
- Implementing strict access controls or password protection to limit who can connect
- Employing network firewall rules to restrict access to known user IP ranges
- Regularly updating the YSFlight server software to address vulnerabilities
- Utilizing intrusion detection systems to monitor suspicious activity targeting this port
- When possible, tunneling YSFlight traffic through encrypted VPN channels to improve confidentiality
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