Set random NTP port by default #198
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At the moment, ArduinoIoTCloud library uses the fixed port
8888
for receiving NTP packets via unencrypted UDP connection. Changing randomly port to receive NTP packets doesn't improve cryptographic security and it is not the final solution, but it adds a layer to make harder the attacker's job.How it works
NTPUtils.h
NTPUtils.cpp
The user sets the variables
MIN_NTP_PORT
andMIN_NTP_PORT
and the ArduinoIoTCloud library will use this range to calculate a random port for receiving NTP packets.How to use
In
ThingProperties.h
add the lines:The user can set arbitrary ports,
49152
and65535
are based on IANA Standard.