RHEL7.3: softlockup in __inet_hash_connect()

Solution Unverified - Updated -

Issue

  • The system seizes, it should continue to run.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3
    • kernel-3.10.0-514.6.1.el7
  • VMware
    • e1000
    • vmxnet3
  • So far this has mainly been seen on VMware VMs but it may happen on bare metal as well.

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