Why do multiple /var/lib/containers/storage/overlay/merged entries remain mounted?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Multiple /var/lib/containers/storage/overlay/opaque-bug-check*/merged entries appear in /proc/mounts, and the number of entries increases when running the podman or buildah commands.
  • An overlay filesystem is mounted on /var/lib/containers/storage/overlay/opaque-bug-check*/merged after getting sosreport.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • buildah and/or podman package
  • ServerProtect (a 3rd party software)

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