verified autofs-5.0.1-start-pipe-buff-size.patch applies cleanly during the build, and there are a lot of RHTS tests that start and stop autofs often and almost always check the return status, no regression found as per the regression results.
Technical note added. If any revisions are required, please edit the "Technical Notes" field accordingly. All revisions will be proofread by the Engineering Content Services team. New Contents: Previously, autofs the calculated pipe read size incorrectly. As a result, the init script did not always report success even when the service started successfully. Now, the buffer size is calculated correctly.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2011-0241.html