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rootio-linux: Unauthorized Access to Root Account
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2026-23259
Summary
The rootio-linux package had a security issue that allowed unauthorized access to the root account. This meant that an attacker could potentially take control of the system. The issue has been fixed in newer versions of the package.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.164-1.root.io.113.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.1.164-1.root.io.113 | 6.1.164-1.root.io.113 |
Original title
CVE-2026-23259 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2026-23259 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 1 Apr 2026 · Updated: 1 Apr 2026 · First seen: 1 Apr 2026