High CPU utilization caused by auditd custom rules

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • System is in hung state because auditd is making intensive use of CPU.
  • The /var/log filesystem being filled by auditd logs.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Auditd custom rules

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