Ctrl-X wont abort file transfer for gkermit

[Z] ZMODEM [K] KERMIT (G-Kermit)

Protocol, Batch or Quit: K

[√] Hang up after transfer? No

Start transfer now (Ctrl-X to abort): # N3

hitting Ctrl-X repeatedly will not exit the transfer, it's stuck.

[protocol:7]
key=K
name=KERMIT (G-Kermit)
ulcmd=gkermit -q -P -r -a %F
dlcmd=gkermit -q -P -s %f
batulcmd=
batdlcmd=gkermit -q -P -s %s
settings=2
ars=SYSOP