1 files changed, 2 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/drivers/net/e1000e/netdev.c b/drivers/net/e1000e/netdev.c
index da6b37e05bea..ccaaee0951cf 100644
--- a/drivers/net/e1000e/netdev.c
+++ b/drivers/net/e1000e/netdev.c
@@ -3651,6 +3651,8 @@ link_up:
                          */
                         adapter->tx_timeout_count++;
                         schedule_work(&adapter->reset_task);
+                        /* return immediately since reset is imminent */
+                        return;
                 }
         }