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Rootio-Linux: Unauthorized Access to Critical System Files

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2025-40285
Summary

The Rootio-Linux package has a security issue that allows an attacker to access sensitive files on a system. This could be exploited by a malicious user to gain control of the system. A patch is available from Root to fix this issue, and users are advised to update their systems as soon as possible.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.159-1.root.io.75.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-linux <= 6.1.159-1.root.io.75 6.1.159-1.root.io.75
Original title
CVE-2025-40285 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40285 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