netlink error: Invalid argument - when using ethtool -m after updating to ethtool-5.13

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

After updating to ethtool-5.13-1 or greater ethtool -m produces

netlink error: Invalid argument 

Environment

  • ethtool-5.13
  • QSFP28 SFF-8436
  • Solarflare SFC9250 model X2541

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