Yum transaction is failing with the error "Unexpected disconnect: IOError - closed stream Exit status: EXCEPTION"

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Issue

  • Yum operation or patching via Red Hat Satellite fails with below error:

    Unexpected disconnect: IOError - closed stream
    Exit status: EXCEPTION
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Satellite 6.4

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