Kernel panic occurs with log entry "Warning: kfree_skb on hard IRQ"

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • System hangs
  • Kernel panic occurs with log entry Warning: kfree_skb on hard IRQ and a hex address

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
  • Kernel earlier than kernel-2.6.9-42
  • Network interfaces

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