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rootio-linux: Unauthenticated root access on Linux systems
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2026-23238
Summary
An attacker can gain access to the root user account on Linux systems running rootio-linux without needing a password. This is a serious security risk because it allows unauthorized access to the system. Update to the latest version of rootio-linux to fix this issue.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.162-1.root.io.104.
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.164-1.root.io.108.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.1.162-1.root.io.104 | 6.1.162-1.root.io.104 |
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.1.164-1.root.io.108 | 6.1.164-1.root.io.108 |
Original title
CVE-2026-23238 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2026-23238 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 1 Apr 2026 · Updated: 1 Apr 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026