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rootio-linux: Incorrect Access Control in Root
ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2204-CVE-2025-40198
Summary
A security patch has been released for the rootio-linux package, which fixes a critical issue that could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system. This affects the rootio-linux package on Ubuntu 22.04. Users are advised to update their systems to the latest version to fix this issue.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.15.0-171.181.root.io.78.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.15.0-171.181.root.io.78 | 5.15.0-171.181.root.io.78 |
Original title
CVE-2025-40198 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40198 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:22.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 16 Mar 2026 · Updated: 16 Mar 2026 · First seen: 14 Mar 2026