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rootio-linux: Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Malicious Packages
ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2404-CVE-2025-40153
Summary
The rootio-linux package for Ubuntu 24.04 has a security flaw that could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your system without a password. This could happen if you download and install a fake or tampered package. To stay safe, make sure to install the latest patched version of rootio-linux.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.8.0-90.91.root.io.30.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.8.0-90.91.root.io.30 | 6.8.0-90.91.root.io.30 |
Original title
CVE-2025-40153 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40153 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:24.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 7 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 7 Mar 2026