After all this time the upstream case isn't resolved yet. @Lars - is there something we/you could do to get back some traction on it - actually is it even reasonable in 2022 and mysql-8.0 times?
Because without that there is not much we can do for Ubuntu and I'm afraid that bug will just stay open forever which isn't helpful either :-/ ** Also affects: mysql-server via http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=81965 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server/Client Support Team, which is subscribed to MySQL. Matching subscriptions: Ubuntu Server/Client Support Team https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1610574 Title: mysql_secure_installation/mysqladmin cannot set password when auth_socket is enabled To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/mysql-server/+bug/1610574/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~enterprise-support Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~enterprise-support More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp

