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+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+set -xe
+
+# There is a known issue with some kernel versions that affects PTF tests:
+# https://github.com/jafingerhut/p4-guide/tree/master/linux-veth-bug
+
+# Run this script to update the kernel inside the VM.
+
+KERNEL_VER="4.15.0-46-generic"
+
+apt-get update
+apt-get -y --no-install-recommends install \
+    linux-image-${KERNEL_VER} linux-headers-${KERNEL_VER}
+
+apt-mark hold ${KERNEL_VER}
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