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rootio-linux: Unauthorized Code Execution via Config File
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2025-21872
Summary
The rootio-linux package has a security issue that allows an attacker to run unauthorized code on your system by manipulating a configuration file. This could potentially allow them to take control of your system. Make sure to update to a patched version of rootio-linux to fix this issue.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.164-1.root.io.108.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.1.164-1.root.io.108 | 6.1.164-1.root.io.108 |
Original title
CVE-2025-21872 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-21872 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 1 Apr 2026 · Updated: 1 Apr 2026 · First seen: 29 Mar 2026