modprobe: FATAL: Module iptable_filter is in use.

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Issue

  • We used "modprobe -r iptable_filter" to remove a module. It shows error: "modprobe: FATAL: Module iptable_filter is in use"

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    • iptables

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