Oracle Linux: UEK Kernel Install/Upgrade Fails: "Error in POSTTRANS scriptlet in rpm package kernel-uek" (Doc ID 2882086.1)

Last updated on JULY 13, 2022

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 8.5 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [5.4.17] and later
Linux x86-64

When trying to install a new UEK kernel on Oracle Linux 8 it fails like below:

Attempted installation of a new UEK kernel

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