Description of problem: [Problem] This customer tried to compile "ipvs" kernel module and apply it to system. And, he tried to make a cluster system by using keepalived free software. Actually, upd 5060 port is clustering. If the application listened to this port has a problem, the application running on other server will take over the operation. On RHEL 4, if an application stops, the operation will not be taken over. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): kernel-2.6.9-34.0.2 How reproducible: Always. Actual results: On RHEL 4, if an application stops, the operation will not be taken over. Expected results: failover. Additional info: This is a backport from 2.6.12 upstream : -- [PATCH] ipvs: fix connection leak if expire_nodest_conn=1 From: http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.14.2 -- The customer has tried the backport on RHEL4 and confirms it fixes the problem.
Created attachment 133163 [details] Backported IPVS fix from 2.6.14.2 upstream.
committed in stream U5 build 42.12. A test kernel with this patch is available from http://people.redhat.com/~jbaron/rhel4/
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