[GH-ISSUE #5082] netbird-ui 0.62.2 debian update problem #10665

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opened 2026-08-05 01:26:49 -04:00 by saavagebueno · 1 comment
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Originally created by @AxinarHeatingSystems on GitHub (Jan 9, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/5082

Describe the problem
Suddenly can not update netbird-ui on many of my debian VMs.

Preparing to unpack .../netbird_0.62.2_amd64.deb ... Unpacking netbird (0.62.2) over (0.62.1) ... Preparing to unpack .../netbird-ui_0.62.2_amd64.deb ... Unpacking netbird-ui (0.62.2) over (0.62.1) ... Setting up netbird (0.62.2) ... Post Install of an upgrade Stopping the service NetBird service has been uninstalled NetBird service has been installed NetBird service has been started Setting up netbird-ui (0.62.2) ... id: ‘4294967295’: no such user dpkg: error processing package netbird-ui (--configure): installed netbird-ui package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

apt-update
apt-upgrade

Expected behavior

Netbird-ui update.

Please specify whether you use NetBird Cloud or self-host NetBird's control plane.

Self hosted netbird

Is any other VPN software installed?

If yes, which one?

Debug output

To help us resolve the problem, please attach the following anonymized status output

netbird status -dA

Create and upload a debug bundle, and share the returned file key:

netbird debug for 1m -AS -U

Uploaded files are automatically deleted after 30 days.

Alternatively, create the file only and attach it here manually:

netbird debug for 1m -AS

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Additional context

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Have you tried these troubleshooting steps?

  • Reviewed client troubleshooting (if applicable)
  • Checked for newer NetBird versions
  • Searched for similar issues on GitHub (including closed ones)
  • Restarted the NetBird client
  • Disabled other VPN software
  • Checked firewall settings
Originally created by @AxinarHeatingSystems on GitHub (Jan 9, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/5082 **Describe the problem** Suddenly can not update netbird-ui on many of my debian VMs. `Preparing to unpack .../netbird_0.62.2_amd64.deb ... Unpacking netbird (0.62.2) over (0.62.1) ... Preparing to unpack .../netbird-ui_0.62.2_amd64.deb ... Unpacking netbird-ui (0.62.2) over (0.62.1) ... Setting up netbird (0.62.2) ... Post Install of an upgrade Stopping the service NetBird service has been uninstalled NetBird service has been installed NetBird service has been started Setting up netbird-ui (0.62.2) ... id: ‘4294967295’: no such user dpkg: error processing package netbird-ui (--configure): installed netbird-ui package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1 ` **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: apt-update apt-upgrade **Expected behavior** Netbird-ui update. Please specify whether you use NetBird Cloud or self-host NetBird's control plane. Self hosted netbird **Is any other VPN software installed?** If yes, which one? **Debug output** To help us resolve the problem, please attach the following anonymized status output netbird status -dA Create and upload a debug bundle, and share the returned file key: netbird debug for 1m -AS -U *Uploaded files are automatically deleted after 30 days.* Alternatively, create the file only and attach it here manually: netbird debug for 1m -AS **Screenshots** If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. **Additional context** Add any other context about the problem here. **Have you tried these troubleshooting steps?** - [ ] Reviewed [client troubleshooting](https://docs.netbird.io/how-to/troubleshooting-client) (if applicable) - [ ] Checked for newer NetBird versions - [ ] Searched for similar issues on GitHub (including closed ones) - [ ] Restarted the NetBird client - [ ] Disabled other VPN software - [ ] Checked firewall settings
saavagebueno added the triage-needed label 2026-08-05 01:26:49 -04:00
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@ian-knight-acacia commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2026):

We are also experiencing this issue.
It appears to affect all 0.62.* releases to date.
Rolling back to 0.61.* fixes the issue.

The issue appears to be related to commit 9bd578d
In cases where Netbird is started by the dm pre-login, loginuid becomes 4294967295 which represents an unset value.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3736578451 --> @ian-knight-acacia commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2026): We are also experiencing this issue. It appears to affect all 0.62.* releases to date. Rolling back to 0.61.* fixes the issue. The issue appears to be related to commit 9bd578d In cases where Netbird is started by the dm pre-login, loginuid becomes 4294967295 which represents an unset value.
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Reference: DYNR/netbird#10665