GNU bug report logs - #74907
31.0.50; nsm-check-local-subnet-ipv4 test fails on macOS with VPN enabled

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Reported by: Stefan Kangas <stefankangas <at> gmail.com>

Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 02:05:02 UTC

Severity: normal

Tags: fixed

Found in version 31.0.50

Fixed in version 31.1

Done: Robert Pluim <rpluim <at> gmail.com>

Bug is archived. No further changes may be made.

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From: Robert Pluim <rpluim <at> gmail.com>
To: Ship Mints <shipmints <at> gmail.com>
Cc: 74907 <at> debbugs.gnu.org, Stefan Kangas <stefankangas <at> gmail.com>
Subject: bug#74907: 31.0.50; nsm-check-local-subnet-ipv4 test fails on macOS with VPN enabled
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:30:16 +0100

>>>>> On Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:11:36 -0500, Ship Mints <shipmints <at> gmail.com> said:

    Ship> Good catch. Bug could be either or both Apple or vendor +/- the VPN
    Ship> implementation and if it also uses Network Extension Framework filters or
    Ship> whatever. The BSD-derived source code in question in netinet hasn't really
    Ship> changed appreciably in ages. Could also be an implied "6to4" bridge that
    Ship> the VPN sets up that screws things up. With the VPN running, go go System
    Ship> Preferences...Network...and you should be able to visually identify if
    Ship> there's a virtual "port" or relay.

I suspect vendor more than Apple, since I donʼt see such behaviour
with either of the two VPN clients I have on my macOS machine.

Robert
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