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rootio-linux: Unauthenticated Root Access Possible on Ubuntu 24.04
ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2404-CVE-2025-21878
Summary
The rootio-linux package has a security issue that could allow an attacker to access the root user account without a password on Ubuntu 24.04 systems. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system settings. Update your rootio-linux package to a patched version to fix the issue.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.8.0-106.106.root.io.59.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.8.0-106.106.root.io.59 | 6.8.0-106.106.root.io.59 |
Original title
CVE-2025-21878 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-21878 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:24.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 1 Apr 2026 · Updated: 1 Apr 2026 · First seen: 1 Apr 2026