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rootio-linux: Unauthorized Access to Root Account

ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2404-CVE-2025-40340
Summary

A security issue in the rootio-linux package for Ubuntu 24.04 allowed unauthorized access to the root account. This was fixed by the Root team, and you should update your software to the latest version to prevent unauthorized access. Update your rootio-linux package to ensure your system remains secure.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 6.8.0-107.107.root.io.60.
  • Update rootio-linux to version 6.8.0-110.110.root.io.62.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Root:Ubuntu:24.04 – rootio-linux < 6.8.0-107.107.root.io.60
< 6.8.0-110.110.root.io.62
Fix: upgrade to 6.8.0-107.107.root.io.60
Original title
CVE-2025-40340 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40340 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:24.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 16 Apr 2026 · Updated: 16 Apr 2026 · First seen: 6 Apr 2026