How to help with neglected packages

[Marcus Better <marcus@better.se>]

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I use a few packages, such as kernel-patch-exec-shield, which are
neglected by the maintainer. What can I do to help if the maintainer is
not responding to bug reports or e-mail?

I have prepared patches fixing some bugs (even RC) and sent them to the
BTS several weeks ago, and later also e-mailed the maintainer, but
received to reply. The maintainer obviously hasn't touched the package
for years.

I am not a DD. Should I ask someone to do an NMU on these packages?

Regards,

Marcus
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