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rootio-linux: Unpatched Root Access Possible with Specific Input
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-13-CVE-2025-40003
Summary
A security patch was recently released for the rootio-linux package, which is used in Root:Debian:13. If left unpatched, a malicious user could potentially gain root access to a system with specific input. We recommend updating the rootio-linux package to the latest patched version to ensure system security.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.12.63-1.root.io.64.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.12.63-1.root.io.64 | 6.12.63-1.root.io.64 |
Original title
CVE-2025-40003 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40003 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:13. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026