What triggers the macOS 49.7-day networking bug?

Uptime hits ~2^32 seconds; bad time comparison in PF halts traffic.

Does the macOS networking time bomb affect M1/M2/M3 Macs?

Yes—all Apple silicon . Reboot only fix for now.

Reboot before 45 days; script it for servers. Watch for patches.

Your Mac's been counting down to network oblivion for 49.7 days. Straight from an AI firm's nightmare—reboot city awaits.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

macOS networking stack fails after exactly 49.7 days due to time value bug—reboot required. 𝕏
Discovered by AI firm Photon during server ops; exposes Apple's time-handling flaws. 𝕏
Risk highest for always-on servers; monitor uptime and push for quick Apple patch. 𝕏

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Originally reported by Tom's Hardware - AI