According to RFC 1035(?) the source port of a DNS query is 53 or >1023. Newer 
DNS servers have by default a source port >1023 but connections from port 53 
are absolutely legal.

On Tuesday 29 July 2003 03:38, Glenn English wrote:
> My understanding is that UDP connects to port 53 should be allowed only
> from ports > 1023. When I set that, I get *many* deny's coming from port
> 53 UDP to port 53.
>
> Is there a legit reason for that connection? My new firewall is
> scribbling all over my log :-)

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