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rootio-linux: Privilege escalation via malicious package installation
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-40233
Summary
The rootio-linux package is affected by a security issue that allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on your system. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access and control. To protect your system, update to the latest version of rootio-linux.
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-2025-40233 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40233 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:11. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 12 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 13 Mar 2026