This problem also occurs when the apt-cache directory is shared by multiple machines when more than one machine is trying to update. It clears once thew problem is down to single access.
And before its said --Yes setting up a repository is a preferred option, -- [MASTER] aptitude/apt-get segmentation fault on currupted cache https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/16467 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs