virtualbox-dkms 5.0.40-dfsg-0ubuntu1.16.04.1: virtualbox kernel module failed to build. This occurred when trying to install the hwe-edge kernel. I believe I'll just remove virtualbox for now.

[David Brown]

This occurred when trying to install the hwe-edge kernel. I believe I'll just remove virtualbox for now. This is likely the fault of virtualbox not supporting this kernel, but figured I'd make it known.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04
Package: virtualbox-dkms 5.0.40-dfsg-0ubuntu1.16.04.1
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.10.0-38.42~16.04.1-generic 4.10.17
Uname: Linux 4.10.0-38-generic x86_64
NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia_uvm nvidia_drm nvidia_modeset nvidia
ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.10
Architecture: amd64
DKMSKernelVersion: 4.13.0-16-generic
Date: Fri Nov 3 21:46:44 2017
DuplicateSignature: dkms:virtualbox-dkms:5.0.40-dfsg-0ubuntu1.16.04.1:/var/lib/dkms/virtualbox/5.0.40/build/vboxdrv/r0drv/linux/the-linux-kernel.h:313:47: error: implicit declaration of function ‘set_pages_x’ [-Werror=implicit-function-declaration]
InstallationDate: Installed on 2017-08-04 (92 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS "Xenial Xerus" - Release amd64 (20170801)
PackageArchitecture: all
PackageVersion: 5.0.40-dfsg-0ubuntu1.16.04.1
RelatedPackageVersions:
 dpkg 1.18.4ubuntu1.2
 apt 1.2.24
SourcePackage: virtualbox
Title: virtualbox-dkms 5.0.40-dfsg-0ubuntu1.16.04.1: virtualbox kernel module failed to build
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

[Launchpad Janitor (janitor)]

Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

[Mat (snoopymat)]

This error occurred after installing the security patches of Ubuntu 16.04, on 2018-01-10, ~ 20:30.

[Don Busi (k-ubuntuone-com)]

Workaround: reboot and select an older Kernel worked for me.

[Lonnie Lee Best (launchpad-startport)]

This may be a duplicate, but the referenced original has a fixed status. However, it is not fixed:
http://neartalk.com/ss/2018-01-11_001_1010x571.png

[natalieaoneal (natalieaoneal)]

This error showed up when I started my computer today.

[Richard Hillier (rjhillier62)]

I also have this bug report with Ubuntu 16.4 LTS after the upgrade and VirtualBox Graphical User Interface Version 5.0.40_Ubuntu r115130.

However Virtualbox seems to work without problems, though the error report occurs on each reboot.

[Joaquin Gonzalez (joriozalez)]

I install virtualbox 5.2 from Oracle web page and my virtual machines are working again!

[Shane K (shmoesolid)]

This error occurred when attempting to launch Rocket League on Steam. I use virtual box to run Windows 7 for other purposes, but never for Steam or gaming. Very weird.

[Mat (snoopymat)]

This error occurred when installing updates of Ubuntu "16.04.3 LTS (Xenial Xerus)" (x86_64) on 2018-02-22.