linux-image-3.8.0-23-generic_3.8.0-23.34_amd64.deb does not install

[ill]

When install linux-image-3.8.0-23-generic_3.8.0-23.34_amd64.deb, I get error:

Use of uninitialized value $directory in concatenation (.) or string at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 49, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
debconf: DbDriver "config": mkdir :No such file or directory
dpkg: error processing /var/cache/apt/archives/linux-image-3.8.0-23-generic_3.8.0-23.34_amd64.deb (--unpack):
 subprocess new pre-installation script returned error exit status 1
Examining /etc/kernel/postrm.d .
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postrm.d/initramfs-tools 3.8.0-23-generic /boot/vmlinuz-3.8.0-23-generic
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postrm.d/zz-update-grub 3.8.0-23-generic /boot/vmlinuz-3.8.0-23-generic
Errors were encountered while processing:
 /var/cache/apt/archives/linux-image-3.8.0-23-generic_3.8.0-23.34_amd64.deb
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)

The full error message is in comment 4.

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ApportVersion: 2.9.2-0ubuntu8
Architecture: amd64
AudioDevicesInUse:
 USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
 /dev/snd/controlC0: perchrh 2325 F.... pulseaudio
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 13.04
HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=5dce9dc4-4575-4b63-b4cf-cf8fcc833db3
MachineType: System manufacturer System Product Name
MarkForUpload: True
NonfreeKernelModules: wl
Package: linux (not installed)
ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.8.0-22-generic root=UUID=7b86401f-95f6-4b73-9fe7-42fe14c37b2b ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.8.0-22.33-generic 3.8.11
RelatedPackageVersions:
 linux-restricted-modules-3.8.0-22-generic N/A
 linux-backports-modules-3.8.0-22-generic N/A
 linux-firmware 1.106
Tags: raring
Uname: Linux 3.8.0-22-generic x86_64
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
UserGroups: adm cdrom dip libvirtd lp lpadmin plugdev sambashare sudo
WifiSyslog:
 Jun 1 20:41:38 helten kernel: [40468.882725] SGI XFS with ACLs, security attributes, realtime, large block/inode numbers, no debug enabled
 Jun 1 20:41:38 helten kernel: [40468.891769] JFS: nTxBlock = 8192, nTxLock = 65536
 Jun 1 20:41:38 helten kernel: [40468.903110] NTFS driver 2.1.30 [Flags: R/O MODULE].
 Jun 1 20:41:38 helten kernel: [40468.921212] QNX4 filesystem 0.2.3 registered.
 Jun 1 20:41:38 helten kernel: [40468.933823] Btrfs loaded
dmi.bios.date: 02/04/2013
dmi.bios.vendor: American Megatrends Inc.
dmi.bios.version: 0902
dmi.board.asset.tag: To be filled by O.E.M.
dmi.board.name: P8Z77-I DELUXE
dmi.board.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
dmi.board.version: Rev X.0x
dmi.chassis.asset.tag: Asset-1234567890
dmi.chassis.type: 3
dmi.chassis.vendor: Chassis Manufacture
dmi.chassis.version: Chassis Version
dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnAmericanMegatrendsInc.:bvr0902:bd02/04/2013:svnSystemmanufacturer:pnSystemProductName:pvrSystemVersion:rvnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:rnP8Z77-IDELUXE:rvrRevX.0x:cvnChassisManufacture:ct3:cvrChassisVersion:
dmi.product.name: System Product Name
dmi.product.version: System Version
dmi.sys.vendor: System manufacturer

[Ubuntu Foundations Team Bug Bot (crichton)]

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[papukaija (papukaija)]

Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. This bug did not have a package associated with it, which is important for ensuring that it gets looked at by the proper developers. You can learn more about finding the right package at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/FindRightPackage . I have classified this bug as a bug in linux.

When reporting bugs in the future please use apport by using 'ubuntu-bug' and the name of the package affected. You can learn more about this functionality at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs.

[Brad Figg (brad-figg)]

This bug is missing log files that will aid in diagnosing the problem. From a terminal window please run:

apport-collect 1186455

and then change the status of the bug to 'Confirmed'.

If, due to the nature of the issue you have encountered, you are unable to run this command, please add a comment stating that fact and change the bug status to 'Confirmed'.

This change has been made by an automated script, maintained by the Ubuntu Kernel Team.

[Per Christian Henden (perchrh-malone)]

Complete error output:

Use of uninitialized value in concatenation (.) or string at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 44, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
Use of uninitialized value in -e at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 46, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
Use of uninitialized value in pattern match (m//) at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 47, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
Use of uninitialized value $directory in -d at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 48, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
Use of uninitialized value $directory in concatenation (.) or string at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 49, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
debconf: DbDriver "config": mkdir :No such file or directory
(Reading database ... 213372 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking linux-image-3.8.0-23-generic (from .../linux-image-3.8.0-23-generic_3.8.0-23.34_amd64.deb) ...
Use of uninitialized value in concatenation (.) or string at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 44, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
Use of uninitialized value in -e at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 46, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
Use of uninitialized value in pattern match (m//) at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 47, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
Use of uninitialized value $directory in -d at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 48, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
Use of uninitialized value $directory in concatenation (.) or string at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/DbDriver/File.pm line 49, <DEBCONF_CONFIG> chunk 3.
debconf: DbDriver "config": mkdir :No such file or directory
dpkg: error processing /var/cache/apt/archives/linux-image-3.8.0-23-generic_3.8.0-23.34_amd64.deb (--unpack):
 subprocess new pre-installation script returned error exit status 1
Examining /etc/kernel/postrm.d .
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postrm.d/initramfs-tools 3.8.0-23-generic /boot/vmlinuz-3.8.0-23-generic
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postrm.d/zz-update-grub 3.8.0-23-generic /boot/vmlinuz-3.8.0-23-generic
Errors were encountered while processing:
 /var/cache/apt/archives/linux-image-3.8.0-23-generic_3.8.0-23.34_amd64.deb
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)

[Per Christian Henden (perchrh-malone)]

ApportVersion: 2.9.2-0ubuntu8
Architecture: amd64
AudioDevicesInUse:
 USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
 /dev/snd/controlC0: perchrh 2325 F.... pulseaudio
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 13.04
HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=5dce9dc4-4575-4b63-b4cf-cf8fcc833db3
MachineType: System manufacturer System Product Name
MarkForUpload: True
NonfreeKernelModules: wl
Package: linux (not installed)
ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.8.0-22-generic root=UUID=7b86401f-95f6-4b73-9fe7-42fe14c37b2b ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.8.0-22.33-generic 3.8.11
RelatedPackageVersions:
 linux-restricted-modules-3.8.0-22-generic N/A
 linux-backports-modules-3.8.0-22-generic N/A
 linux-firmware 1.106
Tags: raring
Uname: Linux 3.8.0-22-generic x86_64
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
UserGroups: adm cdrom dip libvirtd lp lpadmin plugdev sambashare sudo
WifiSyslog:
 Jun 1 20:41:38 helten kernel: [40468.882725] SGI XFS with ACLs, security attributes, realtime, large block/inode numbers, no debug enabled
 Jun 1 20:41:38 helten kernel: [40468.891769] JFS: nTxBlock = 8192, nTxLock = 65536
 Jun 1 20:41:38 helten kernel: [40468.903110] NTFS driver 2.1.30 [Flags: R/O MODULE].
 Jun 1 20:41:38 helten kernel: [40468.921212] QNX4 filesystem 0.2.3 registered.
 Jun 1 20:41:38 helten kernel: [40468.933823] Btrfs loaded
dmi.bios.date: 02/04/2013
dmi.bios.vendor: American Megatrends Inc.
dmi.bios.version: 0902
dmi.board.asset.tag: To be filled by O.E.M.
dmi.board.name: P8Z77-I DELUXE
dmi.board.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
dmi.board.version: Rev X.0x
dmi.chassis.asset.tag: Asset-1234567890
dmi.chassis.type: 3
dmi.chassis.vendor: Chassis Manufacture
dmi.chassis.version: Chassis Version
dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnAmericanMegatrendsInc.:bvr0902:bd02/04/2013:svnSystemmanufacturer:pnSystemProductName:pvrSystemVersion:rvnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:rnP8Z77-IDELUXE:rvrRevX.0x:cvnChassisManufacture:ct3:cvrChassisVersion:
dmi.product.name: System Product Name
dmi.product.version: System Version
dmi.sys.vendor: System manufacturer

[Per Christian Henden (perchrh-malone)]

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[papukaija (papukaija)]

Thank you for providing the requested information. I added the relevant apport data to the bug's descrition because apport didn't do it for some reason. Thanks.

[Joseph Salisbury (jsalisbury)]

How are you attempting to install this kernel? Are you using dpkg -i on a .deb file? Or are you using apt-get?

[ill (illumilore)]

apt-get update && apt-get upgrade

[Brad Figg (brad-figg)]

This bug is missing log files that will aid in diagnosing the problem. From a terminal window please run:

apport-collect 1186455

and then change the status of the bug to 'Confirmed'.

If, due to the nature of the issue you have encountered, you are unable to run this command, please add a comment stating that fact and change the bug status to 'Confirmed'.

This change has been made by an automated script, maintained by the Ubuntu Kernel Team.

[papukaija (papukaija)]

This bug has already been apport collected and confirmed in comment 4. The requested information from comment 23 has also been provided.