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Rootio-Linux: Unauthorized Access via Malicious Files

ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2404-CVE-2025-40285
Summary

A vulnerability in the rootio-linux package allowed an attacker to access the system without permission by exploiting a weakness in how the software handles certain types of files. This weakness has been patched in a new version, so update your system to the latest version to fix the issue. Updating to the latest version will ensure your system is secure and protected from this vulnerability.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 6.8.0-90.91.root.io.30.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-linux <= 6.8.0-90.91.root.io.30 6.8.0-90.91.root.io.30
Original title
CVE-2025-40285 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40285 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:24.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 7 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 7 Mar 2026