GitLab Runner 17.7.0: Failed upgrade via apt on Debian/Ubuntu
Issue
When upgrading to GitLab Runner 17.7.0 from an older version, apt may output this error:
Preparing to unpack .../gitlab-runner-helper-images_17.7.0-1_all.deb ...
Unpacking gitlab-runner-helper-images (17.7.0-1) ...
dpkg: error processing archive /var/cache/apt/archives/gitlab-runner-helper-images_17.7.0-1_all.deb (--unpack):
trying to overwrite '/usr/lib/gitlab-runner/helper-images/prebuilt-ubuntu-x86_64-pwsh.tar.xz', which is also in package gitlab-runner 17.6.0-1
dpkg-deb: error: paste subprocess was killed by signal (Broken pipe)
Preparing to unpack .../gitlab-runner_17.7.0-1_amd64.deb ...
Unpacking gitlab-runner (17.7.0-1) over (17.6.0-1) ...
Errors were encountered while processing:
/var/cache/apt/archives/gitlab-runner-helper-images_17.7.0-1_all.debEnvironment
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Impacted offerings:
- GitLab Runner
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Impacted versions:
- 17.7.0
Cause
The GitLab Runner helper images were moved to a separate package as part of GitLab Runner 17.7.0, but was done incorrectly.
Workaround
Explicitly uninstall Gitlab Runner, then install it again by running the commands:
# This will remove the gitlab-runner package, but leave configuration files on the system.
apt remove gitlab-runner
apt install gitlab-runner