There was a similar problem with logcheck in Ubuntu Dapper recently. Here's a link to the Ubuntu bug in case your interested in the train of thought and fix.
https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/logcheck/+bug/29550 -- Richard Ayotte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]