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Rootio-Linux: Unauthorized Access to Root Account
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2012-4542
Summary
The Rootio-Linux package had a security issue that could have allowed an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the root account. This could have let an unauthorized user take control of the entire system. The issue has been fixed by Root in a new version of the package.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.159-1.root.io.75.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.1.159-1.root.io.75 | 6.1.159-1.root.io.75 |
Original title
CVE-2012-4542 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2012-4542 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026