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rootio-linux: Root Access Bypass in Debian 11
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-38404
Summary
An issue in the rootio-linux package for Debian 11 allows an attacker to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the root user. This could potentially lead to unauthorized changes to the system or data theft. Users are advised to upgrade 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-2025-38404 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-38404 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:11. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 12 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 13 Mar 2026