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Used this library and NetworkExtension.framework to establish tunnel in MacOS, but print error "cannot open available utun device"

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Description

Used this library and NetworkExtension.framework to establish tunnel in MacOS, but print error "cannot open available utun device"

Anyone know this error or has example for Mac

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The report names no source file, test, or entry point. Start by reproducing the macOS setup using NetworkExtension.framework and tracing where the “cannot open available utun device” error is emitted; done would require identifying the cause and documenting or implementing a supported integration path.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, macos
Domain
networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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