Why kernel panics with message kernel BUG at net/core/dev.c:1659! (skb_checksum_help)?

Solution Unverified - Updated -

Issue

  • When put under load, it causes the kernel to oops with a message "Kernel BUG at net/core/dev.c:1659"

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.3
  • Kernel 2.6.32-279 and 2.6.32-279.19.1
  • Infiniband

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