I cross-wrote patch 35345ddf to the 2.6.18-194.26.1.el5
kernel for 5.5.z and POSTed it to rhkernel-list. Sorry about
the delay. Changing status to POST.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem
described in this bug report. This report is therefore being
closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information
on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files,
please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report
if the solution does not work for you.
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0004.html