How to fix iproute conflicts with kernel issue

⚠️ Issue

During a yum update or when running a control panel update script, you may see errors like:

🖥️ Environment

• CloudLinux OS 7

• iproute package

• Older kernels (< 3.10.0-793.21.1.lve1.5.20)

🐞 Cause

The latest iproute package requires a newer kernel.

• If you are running an outdated kernel, it creates a conflict during updates.

• Yum refuses to proceed until the conflict is resolved.

✅ Solution

🔎 Step 1 – Check current kernel

🟢 Case 1: If your loaded kernel matches the conflict error

➡️ Your server is using an outdated kernel.

Fix:

• After reboot, the server should load the newest kernel automatically.

• On rare occasions, you may need to manually select the new kernel at boot.

🟢 Case 2: If your kernel is newer than the one in the error

➡️ The old kernels still exist on your server and cause the conflict.

Fix: Remove the outdated kernels:

(Replace xxx.xx.x.xxxx.x.xx with the version number from the error message. If multiple outdated kernels are listed, remove them all.)

⚙️ Alternative Workaround (Not recommended long-term)

If you cannot reboot immediately, you can exclude iproute from updates:

➡️ To revert later:

⚠️ Note: This is a temporary solution and may cause issues in the future. Always plan to update the kernel and remove outdated ones when possible.