Kernel warnings when using the deprecated "sysctl" system call "syscall"

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • When using a 3rd party application the following warnings can be observed in dmesg or /var/log/messages:
    Please note: The actual messages and/or warnings may vary depending on the used application.

    kernel: warning: process 'my_application' used the deprecated sysctl system call with 2.22.
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    • 7
    • 8
  • 3rd Party Applications

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