Defunct processes are not detected when detectd is running. (NETIQKB53286)

fact
NetIQ Security Agent for Unix 5.5

symptom
Defunct processes are not detected when detectd is running.

symptom
Zombie processes remain after detectd has been started.

symptom
VRUN does not pick up defunct processes.

cause

An un-patched 5.5 agent may not collect defunct processes as intended on some platforms.

note
NetIQ Technical Support has recognized this as an issue and is currently reviewing it. This article will be updated to reflect the most recent progress.

Formerly known as NETIQKB53286