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rootio-linux: Unauthorized Access to Root User
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-38261
Summary
A vulnerability in rootio-linux allows unauthorized users to gain access to the root user account. This could potentially allow attackers to take control of the system. Root has released patches to fix this issue, and it's recommended to update to a fixed version.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.10.247-1.root.io.42.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.10.247-1.root.io.42 | 5.10.247-1.root.io.42 |
Original title
CVE-2025-38261 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-38261 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:11. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026