UDP 17

Looking for information on Protocol UDP 17? This page will attempt to provide you with as much port information as possible on UDP Port 17.

UDP Port 17 may use a defined protocol to communicate depending on the application. A protocol is a set of formalized rules that explains how data is communicated over a network. Think of it as the language spoken between computers to help them communicate more efficiently.

Protocol HTTP for example defines the format for communication between internet browsers and web sites. Another example is the IMAP protocol that defines the communication between IMAP email servers and clients or finally, the SSL protocol which states the format to use for encrypted communications.

UDP Port 17

Here is what we know about protocol UDP Port 17. If you have information on UDP port 17 that is not reflected on this page, simply leave a comment and we’ll update our information.

PORT 17 – Information

• Port Number: 17
• TCP / UDP: UDP
• Delivery: No
• Protocol / Name: qotd
• Port Description: Quote of the Day (QOTD). Used to receive remote QOTDs. Used for social engineering attacks, where users receive fake instructions to verify passwords , etc. Disable this port on all hosts.
• Virus / Trojan: No

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Side note: UDP port 17 uses the Datagram Protocol, a communications protocol for the Internet network layer, transport layer, and session layer. This protocol when used over PORT 17 makes possible the transmission of a datagram message from one computer to an application running in another computer. Like TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), UDP is used with IP (the Internet Protocol) but unlike TCP on Port 17, UDP Port 17 is connectionless and does not guarantee reliable communication; it’s up to the application that received the message on Port 17 to process any errors and verify correct delivery.

Because protocol UDP port 17 was flagged as a virus (colored red) does not mean that a virus is using port 17, but that a Trojan or Virus has used this port in the past to communicate.

UDP 17 – Disclaimer

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