Relevant Dpkg errors: openssh-server (1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8.5) over (1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8) ... Setting up openssh-server (1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8.5) ... rescue-ssh.target is a disabled or a static unit not running, not starting it. Could not execute systemctl: at /usr/bin/deb-systemd-invoke line 145. dpkg: error processing package openssh-server (--configure): installed openssh-server package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1
So this error was seen when upgrading from the release version of openssh in Lunar to the current latest version in updates. I tried to reproduce in an lxc container. Had to downgrade 2 packages like so: $ lxc launch ubuntu:lunar l $ lxc shell l # apt install -y openssh-sftp-server=1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8 -y --allow-downgrades # apt install -y openssh-client=1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8 -y --allow-downgrades upon downgrading openssh-server I see this error Selecting previously unselected package openssh-server. (Reading database ... 33940 files and directories currently installed.) Preparing to unpack .../openssh-server_1%3a9.0p1-1ubuntu8_amd64.deb ... Unpacking openssh-server (1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8) ... Setting up openssh-server (1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8) ... rescue-ssh.target is a disabled or a static unit not running, not starting it. Could not execute systemctl: at /usr/bin/deb-systemd-invoke line 145. dpkg: error processing package openssh-server (--configure): installed openssh-server package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit stat us 1 dmesg: read kernel buffer failed: Operation not permitted Processing triggers for man-db (2.11. 2-1) ... Processing triggers for ufw (0.36.1-4.1ubuntu0.1) ... Errors were encountered while processing: openssh-server needrestart is being skipped since dpkg has failed E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1) Attempting to upgrade to 8.5 I see: root@l:~# apt-cache policy openssh-server Setting up openssh-client (1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8.5) ... Setting up openssh-sftp-server (1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8.5) ... Setting up openssh-server (1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8.5) ... rescue-ssh.target is a disabled or a static unit not running, not starting it. Could not execute systemctl: at /usr/bin/deb-systemd-invoke line 145. dpkg: error processing package openssh-server (--configure): installed openssh-server package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit stat us 1 dmesg: read kernel buffer failed: Operation not permitted Processing triggers for man-db (2.11. 2-1) ... Processing triggers for ufw (0.36.1-4.1ubuntu0.1) ... Errors were encountered while processing: openssh-server needrestart is being skipped since dpkg has failed E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Touch seeded packages, which is subscribed to openssh in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2039752 Title: package openssh-server 1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8.5 failed to install/upgrade: installed openssh-server package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1 Status in openssh package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: I don't known, but the system report the bug ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 23.04 Package: openssh-server 1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8.5 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 6.2.0-34.34-generic 6.2.16 Uname: Linux 6.2.0-34-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.26.1-0ubuntu2 Architecture: amd64 CasperMD5CheckResult: unknown Date: Thu Oct 19 09:27:02 2023 ErrorMessage: installed openssh-server package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1 InstallationDate: Installed on 2023-10-18 (0 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 23.04 "Lunar Lobster" - Release amd64 (20230418) Python3Details: /usr/bin/python3.11, Python 3.11.4, python3-minimal, 3.11.2-1 PythonDetails: N/A RelatedPackageVersions: dpkg 1.21.21ubuntu1 apt 2.6.0ubuntu0.1 SourcePackage: openssh Title: package openssh-server 1:9.0p1-1ubuntu8.5 failed to install/upgrade: installed openssh-server package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1 UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openssh/+bug/2039752/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages Post to : touch-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~touch-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp