Port 442

cvc-hostd and cvc_hostd · TCP/UDP

RangeSystem/well-known port (0–1023)
ProtocolTCP/UDP
Servicecvc-hostd and cvc_hostd

Frequently asked questions

What is port 442 used for?

Port 442 is registered with the IANA for cvc-hostd and cvc_hostd (TCP/UDP). Description: cvc_hostd IANA assigned this well-formed service name as a replacement for "cvc_hostd".; cvc_hostd.

Is port 442 a well-known port?

Yes. Port 442 is in the range 0–1023 (system or well-known ports). On Linux and macOS only privileged processes may bind to these ports.

How do I check whether port 442 is open?

Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':442\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :442. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 442 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 442 on Linux/macOS.

How do I open port 442 in the firewall?

Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 442/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=442/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 442" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 442 -Action Allow.

IANA registry entries

ProtocolServiceDescription (IANA)
TCPcvc-hostdcvc_hostd IANA assigned this well-formed service name as a replacement for "cvc_hostd".
TCPcvc_hostdcvc_hostd
UDPcvc-hostdcvc_hostd IANA assigned this well-formed service name as a replacement for "cvc_hostd".
UDPcvc_hostdcvc_hostd

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