bash completion returns 'unbound variable' error when nounset shell option is set

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

  • Using bash shell option nounset either by "set -u" or "set -o nounset" will cause unbound variable errors while trying to use the bash auto-completion via the tab key

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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