How to debug recurring rpm database corruption

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Issue

  • Recurring rpm database corruption
  • Stale lock files are being left behind in /var/lib/rpm

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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