The iptable command exits with error: "too many ports specified" when used with multiport option.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • iptables v1.4.21: too many ports specified.
  • Unable to add multiple ports to iptables when used with -m multiport.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (All Versions).
  • iptables (All Versions).

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