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rootio-linux: Unauthorized access to root account possible
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-38708
Summary
If not patched, a vulnerability in rootio-linux could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the root account. This is a serious issue for any system relying on rootio-linux. Update to a fixed version of rootio-linux to protect your system.
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-2025-38708 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-38708 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