diff --git a/libcap.spec b/libcap.spec
index e5ebb24..43ba49a 100644
--- a/libcap.spec
+++ b/libcap.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Name:          libcap
-Version:       2.43
+Version:       2.44
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       POSIX 1003.1e capabilities
 Group:         System/Libraries
@@ -177,6 +177,9 @@ fi
 %endif
 
 %changelog
+* Sat Oct 17 2020 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 2.44-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Mon Aug 31 2020 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 2.43-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist