diff --git a/drivers/serial/serial/misc.c b/drivers/serial/serial/misc.c
index 36df0a14e8e..8a87d7ceff6 100644
--- a/drivers/serial/serial/misc.c
+++ b/drivers/serial/serial/misc.c
@@ -297,7 +297,7 @@ done:
 
 		/* We are now ready to handle another IRP, even if this one is not completed */
 		DeviceExtension->WaitOnMaskIrp = NULL;
-		return STATUS_SUCCESS;
+		return TRUE;
 	}
 	return TRUE;
 }