Re: Sockets hang in FIN_WAIT1 state in linux 2.2.5

On 10 Jun 2005, Pavan K [off-list ref] wrote:

Hi,
This is Pavan from India, a s/w engineer stuck in a TCP problem. We have a
legendary linux 2.2.5 kernel (redhat ) system which cant be replaced in my
company. I have noticed that my server stops ACK ing the SYN packets after some
time . Also when i netstat i can see lots of sockets hung in FIN_WAIT1 state.
Upon googling, I found ur mails in the mailing list. Sounds that you too had
similar problems.
So please suggest me any solution to this problem if you have. I am in a
critical stage to fix this bug. I cant upgrade my system to newer kernel since
it needs lot of code porting.

I've heard similar reports from people running distcc on 2.2 kernels;
after a long time the machine stops accepting new connections.  If you
can't upgrade the kernel your options are very limited: either work
out the precise patch, or reboot your machines regularly.  The second
is probably easier.

-- 
Martin