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rootio-linux: Unpatched Root Access Vulnerability Discovered

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-40020
Summary

A security issue was found in rootio-linux which can allow unauthorized users to gain root access. This affects Root:Debian:11 and multiple patched versions are available. Update rootio-linux to a fixed version to prevent potential security risks.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 5.10.247-1.root.io.42.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-linux <= 5.10.247-1.root.io.42 5.10.247-1.root.io.42
Original title
CVE-2025-40020 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40020 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