[Bug 790776] Re: package libpam-runtime 1.1.2-2ubuntu8.2 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

[Steve Langasek]

Hi Tom,

I've heard one other anecdotal report of this problem recently, but it
doesn't appear to be widespread or easily reproducible.  Can you please
post the output of the following command:

$ debconf-show debconf libpam-runtime

If you kill the update and start it again, is the problem repeatable for
you?

** Changed in: pam (Ubuntu)
       Status: New => Incomplete

** Changed in: pam (Ubuntu)
   Importance: Undecided => High

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Title:
  package libpam-runtime 1.1.2-2ubuntu8.2 failed to install/upgrade:
  subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit
  status 1

Status in “pam” package in Ubuntu:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  Dialog complains that no pam modules have been selected; but when each
  offered choice (unix, gnome keyring, consolekit) is selected, and
  Forward clicked, the same dialog appears repeatedly ... endless loop.

  Due to PAM involvement and my ignorant-knee-jerk-over-reacting-
  paranoia, the 'security vulnerability' is checked; please uncheck when
  appropriate.

  Stock 11.04 install, performing daily update check, expected lib-pam
  to update cleanly; endless loop of 'No PAM modules have been selected
  even when each was selected.

  ProblemType: Package
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.04
  Package: libpam-runtime 1.1.2-2ubuntu8.2
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.38-8.42-generic 2.6.38.2
  Uname: Linux 2.6.38-8-generic x86_64
  Architecture: amd64
  Date: Tue May 31 09:07:07 2011
  DpkgTerminalLog:
   Setting up libpam-runtime (1.1.2-2ubuntu8.2) ...
   debconf: DbDriver "config": /var/cache/debconf/config.dat is locked by another process: Resource temporarily unavailable
   dpkg: error processing libpam-runtime (--configure):
    subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
  ErrorMessage: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
  InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" - Release amd64 (20110427.1)
  PackageArchitecture: all
  SourcePackage: pam
  Title: package libpam-runtime 1.1.2-2ubuntu8.2 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
  UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)