diff --git a/libxcrypt.spec b/libxcrypt.spec
index b16eca7..6e10829 100644
--- a/libxcrypt.spec
+++ b/libxcrypt.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Name:          libxcrypt
-Version:       4.4.37
+Version:       4.4.38
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       Extended crypt library for descrypt, md5crypt, bcrypt, and others
 Group:         System/Libraries
@@ -65,6 +65,9 @@ This package contains libraries and header files for developing applications tha
 %doc ChangeLog NEWS README README.md TODO
 
 %changelog
+* Wed Jan 15 2025 Automatic Build System <autodist@openmamba.org> 4.4.38-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Tue Dec 31 2024 Automatic Build System <autodist@openmamba.org> 4.4.37-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist