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From: Daniel Axtens <dja@axtens.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:20:58 +1100

> OK, so how about:
> 
>  - first, a series that introduces skb_gso_validate_mac_len and uses it
>    in bnx2x. This should be backportable without difficulty.
> 
>  - then, a series that wires skb_gso_validate_mac_len into the core -
>    validate_xmit_skb for instance, and reverts the bnx2x fix. This would
>    not need to be backported.
> 
> If that's an approach we can agree on, I am ready to send it when
> net-next opens again.

Please send the bnx2x specific fix now, thank you.