Description of problem: Netpoll will generate an unwanted printk when __kfree_skb is called with a destructor from interrupt context. Here is a discussion of the patch: http://oss.sgi.com/projects/netdev/archive/2005-03/msg00161.html The version for RHEL will also have a conditional based upon whether or not we are in netdump_mode. If in netdump_mode, always do __kfree_skb, as we otherwise have no way of freeing the skb. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): kernel-2.6.9-22 How reproducible: Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info:
Created attachment 120746 [details] don't call __kfree_skb on skb's with destructors
built, verified and posted. Thanks!
committed in stream U5 build 42.38. A test kernel with this patch is available from http://people.redhat.com/~jbaron/rhel4/
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QE ack for RHEL4.5.
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 the 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/RHBA-2007-0304.html