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rootio-linux: Malicious code execution through local file access
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-40164
Summary
A vulnerability in the rootio-linux package allowed an attacker with local access to run malicious code with elevated privileges. This could happen if an attacker had access to the system and could manipulate local files. Users should update to the latest patched version of rootio-linux to fix this issue.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.10.247-1.root.io.42.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.10.247-1.root.io.42 | 5.10.247-1.root.io.42 |
Original title
CVE-2025-40164 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40164 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:11. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026