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Rootio Linux: Unauthenticated Access to Critical System Files

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-39873
Summary

The rootio-linux package has been updated to fix a security issue that allowed unauthorized access to critical system files. This could potentially allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges and access sensitive data. Root has released patched versions of the software, which should be installed to prevent exploitation.

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-2025-39873 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-39873 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