fake_udp

[Fred11]

I just upgraded to El Capitan and Little Snitch suddenly and continually asks me for permission to connect to fake_udp on port 55.  This seems to occur only when my Netgear Genie program is running.  I suspect that this is ok to allow but can someone confirm and explain what this is all about?

[DexterJB]

Hi @Fred11,

I have sent you a message. Please check your inbox.

Regards,

Dexter

Community Team

[Izzy999]

I am having the same issue... should I allow it?

[DexterJB]

Hi @Izzy999,

We would like to isolate the issue. I have sent you a message. Please check your inbox.

Regards,

Dexter

Community Team

[daguy666]

So two people both reported this and then it went to private message. Was there any more that publically went out? I was noticing this somewhere as well, and was hoping to get some clarity to where it was from. 

thanks!

[grhabyt]

I am also having the same problem. It started today when I updated Netgear Genie to Version 2.4.12. Before that Genie was no problem.

[orchidz3ro]

I too have this FAKE_UDP issue. is there a resolution?

[DexterJB]

Hi all,

The cause of this was not specified and may have been an issue with El Capitan at that time. Please provide more information for us to isolate the issue.

1. What version of OS X/macOS are you using?

2. What version of NETGEAR Genie do you have installed?

3. When does the error message come up?

4. Please provide a screenshot if possible.

Regards,

Dexter

Community Team

[snapperou812]

1. What version of OS X/macOS are you using? OS X 10.12.1

2. What version of NETGEAR Genie do you have installed?  2.4.18

3. When does the error message come up? Little Snitch report after installed of DNSCrypt 

4. Please provide a screenshot if possible.

When I denied the connection the fake_udp would come back requesting access repeatly by going to another address starting with the 0.0.0.pick a number.

[DexterJB]

Hi @snapperou812,

Thank you for providing the details. I have sent you a message. Please check your inbox.

Regards,

Dexter

Community Team

[ohyunjin]

i have the same issue.  has anyone had a public solution? 

[DexterJB]

Hi @ohyunjin,

We are still investigating the issue. We will provide an update once available.

Regards,

Dexter

Community Team

[hflorespr]

I have 2 Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band Quad Stream Wi-Fi Routers, one at work and one at home. When I connect mac macbook pro to the wifi at work I dont get the fake_udp request however I do get it when connected at home using the same computer. I am running macOS Sierra and Little Snitch and I ended blocking any connection requested by fake_udp untill I know more about this issue. Please advise.

[DexterJB]

Hi @hflorespr,

We will provide an update on this thread once we figure out what the cause is.

Regards,

Dexter

Community Team

[RoBlo]

I have the same problem: should I allow fake_udp to connect?

Netgear Firmware 2.4.22

Nighthawk R7000

macOS Sierra 10.12.3

[snapperou812]

If you can't figure out where it came from IMO I would block it.

[RoBlo]

I did, but I would very much like to know it's origin. The thread above doesn't make us much wiser

[snapperou812]

The request stopped asking for entry thankfully for me. With luck it will do the same for you.

[RoBlo]

Still having the fake_udp problem. And every time I block fake_udp from connecting to internet, Netgear Genie crashes.

Mac OS Sierra 10.12.5

[jjevans678]

how do i stop the fake_udp?

[snapperou812]

Make sure you have the latest firmware version on your router. If the fake_udp keeps coming up contact netgear with the issue and they will work with you on trouble shooting the issue. I just kept blocking the request (lot of mouse clicks).

[RoBlo]

Still having the fake_udp problem. And every time I block fake_udp from connecting to internet, Netgear Genie crashes. And the firmware is up to date. 😞

Mac OS Sierra 10.12.5

[jw78]

I'm running OSX 10.12.6 on my Macbook Pro and using Little Snitch 4.0.2 to monitor network traffic and I had not seen the fake_udp connection arise before while using this router and Netgear Genie.  Please confirm what this connection is and what kind of data is being sent and received here once someone here knows.  

[snapperou812]

I let little snitch block all the fake_udp traffic. I don't remember what data was being moved.

[CalCal23]

So I just got the netgear NightHawk X6 - AC3200 and I'm questioning what this fake UDP thing is all about.  It has my Little Snitch going crazy.  I allowed it for now, but I want to know what the purpose of this program is.  Please message me so that you can put my mind at ease.  Fake UDP just sounds ominous.