The init file has got some fixes in upstream Debian and I believe they fix this issue as well.
** Changed in: mariadb-5.5 (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Fix Committed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1318163 Title: package mariadb-server-5.5 install/upgrade/remove returned error exit status 1 due to mysqld restart not being OK To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mariadb-5.5/+bug/1318163/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs