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rootio-linux: Privilege Escalation Risk Through Local File Overwrite
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2025-68724
Summary
The rootio-linux package has a vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a system by overwriting important system files. This could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the system. Root has released patches to fix this issue, so it is recommended to update the package to a fixed version as soon as possible.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.162-1.root.io.98.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.1.162-1.root.io.98 | 6.1.162-1.root.io.98 |
Original title
CVE-2025-68724 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-68724 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