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rootio-linux: An attacker can gain unauthorized root access
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-39986
Summary
A security patch has been released for the rootio-linux package, which fixes a vulnerability that could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to the root account. This could lead to unauthorized changes to the system or theft of sensitive data. Users of Root:Debian:11 should update to a patched version of rootio-linux to fix this issue.
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-2025-39986 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-39986 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