Oracle Linux: yum(8) | rpm(8) Commands Hang After Recent System Crash (Doc ID 2628989.1)

Last updated on OCTOBER 11, 2023

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 6.0 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [2.6.32] and later
Linux x86-64

An Oracle Linux (OL) system recently experienced ungraceful system shutdown (crash).

Upon restart, attempting to run the yum(8) and rpm(8) commands hang indefinitely with no indication of error or issue e.g.:

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