High CPU usage by /usr/kworker/kworker in Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • /usr/kworker/kworker is consuming high cpu usage
    root      9710   2998  0.0   337      75       ?      Ssl   Apr15  37780:57  kworker

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • 3rd party application

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