Oracle Linux: NSCD Process Consuming Excessive CPU (Doc ID 2888805.1)

Last updated on AUGUST 11, 2022

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.9 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [5.4.17] and later
Linux x86-64

Symptom A:

In the top command output, multiple NSCD processes consume 99% of the CPU:

No observable changes.

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