'ethtool -e' option in sosreport is causing network glitch or CPU softlockup

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • application has few second delay while running sosreport.
  • CPU softlockup observed while running sosreport

Environment

  • RHEL (All Versions)
  • sos version >= 3.7
  • Broadcom bnx2x NICs

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