Bug#591473: linux-image-2.6.32-5-amd64: kernel panics on reboot or when nic has no link

[maximilian attems <max@stro.at>]

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On Tue, Aug 03, 2010 at 01:37:22PM +0100, FRLinux wrote:
> Package: linux-2.6
> Version: 2.6.32-15
> Severity: grave
> Justification: causes non-serious data loss

no only if *lots* of boxes would be affected,
also prove posted.
 
> 
> We use this server as a bridging firewall, it has 3 NICs configured, first one for 
> incoming traffic, second one for outgoing and third one for management. 
> 
> Whenever we use kernel 2.6.32-5, it panics when there is no link between the router 
> and the incoming interface on the server. Panics also on reboot. Tried to disable 
> acpid but doesn't seem to be related.
> 
> When switching to previous kernel (2.6.32-3), works perfectly.

please post panic, we have no crystall balls allowing it to
verify this case.

thanks