"/tmp/systemd-private-*" directory is not getting deleted after service configured with "PrivateTmp=yes" exited

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • After executing a custom service configured with PrivateTmp=yes, the directory /tmp/systemd-private-<machineid>-<servicename.service>-* is not getting deleting automatically

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and later
    • systemd service with PrivateTmp=yes configured

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