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n4cer
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2003-Apr-17 7:39 pm

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Re: Understood, but is that a security risk?

Based on the document found at: »support.microsoft.com/de ··· &SD=HSCH

It appears that port 138/udp is used to broadcast information on browse lists and elections from a Windows Master Browser to Windows workstations.

If you filter (block) this port over a LAN, your ability to browse other machines on the LAN may be limited.

This port can be filtered from leaving your LAN (going out to the Internet) with no problems.
[text was edited by author 2003-04-17 19:47:24]
actions · 2003-Apr-17 7:39 pm ·
bubba__gump
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Topeka, KS

bubba__gump

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2003-May-10 3:28 am

How do you limit this port in Win 2000 Server? I have all 2000 and XP machines so I should not loose funtionality if I read the artical from MS correctly..

Please email to: bubba__gump@hotmail.com
actions · 2003-May-10 3:28 am ·
Port open UDP 138 »
This is a sub-selection from Understood, but is that a security risk?