[GH-ISSUE #4380] Corrupt MaxMind DB with 0.55.0 #9251

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opened 2026-08-05 01:21:27 -04:00 by saavagebueno · 0 comments
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Originally created by @Kidswiss on GitHub (Aug 20, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/4380

Describe the problem

After upgrading to v0.55.0 I get this error in the management container:

2025-08-20T12:57:50Z WARN [context: SYSTEM] management/cmd/management.go:201: could not initialize geolocation service. proceeding without geolocation support: /var/lib/netbird/GeoLite2-City_20240305.mmdb could not be opened: error opening database: invalid MaxMind DB file

And then it will just restart.

Downgrading back to 0.54.x fixes the issue.

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Upgrade management to 0.55.0
  2. Check the logs

Expected behavior

The management container should startup.

NetBird version

0.55.0

Additional context

Add any other context about the problem here.

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 @Kidswiss on GitHub (Aug 20, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/4380 **Describe the problem** After upgrading to v0.55.0 I get this error in the management container: ``` 2025-08-20T12:57:50Z WARN [context: SYSTEM] management/cmd/management.go:201: could not initialize geolocation service. proceeding without geolocation support: /var/lib/netbird/GeoLite2-City_20240305.mmdb could not be opened: error opening database: invalid MaxMind DB file ``` And then it will just restart. Downgrading back to 0.54.x fixes the issue. **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Upgrade management to 0.55.0 2. Check the logs **Expected behavior** The management container should startup. **NetBird version** `0.55.0` **Additional context** Add any other context about the problem here. **Have you tried these troubleshooting steps?** - [x] Reviewed [client troubleshooting](https://docs.netbird.io/how-to/troubleshooting-client) (if applicable) - [x] Checked for newer NetBird versions - [x] Searched for similar issues on GitHub (including closed ones) - [x] Restarted the NetBird client - [x] Disabled other VPN software - [x] Checked firewall settings
saavagebueno added the management-serviceself-hosting labels 2026-08-05 01:21:28 -04:00
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Reference: DYNR/netbird#9251