Helm
v4.2.2Kubernetes CoreJun 18, 2026
Helm v4.2.2 reverts a premature exit fix in WaitForDelete that was causing test failures. A one-line patch addressing a race condition in status observation.
breakingWaitForDelete race condition re-introduced—test suite hangs may return
The patch that fixed a race condition in WaitForDelete (where the status observer canceled the watch too early) has been reverted in v4.2.2. If you run comprehensive Helm test suites or rely on WaitForDelete behavior, you may see intermittent hangs or timeouts again. Monitor test runs for flakiness after upgrading. A proper fix is likely incoming in a future patch—do not stay on v4.2.2 longer than necessary.
Key changes (2)
- Reverted the fix for early exit in WaitForDelete that was causing intermittent test failures when running full test suites
- Race condition in status observer no longer cancels the watch prematurely