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Rootio-Linux: Unpatched Root Access on Ubuntu 22.04
ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2204-CVE-2025-38488
Summary
A security patch has been released for the Rootio-Linux package on Ubuntu 22.04. If not updated, an attacker can gain root access to the system. Update to the latest version to ensure your system remains secure.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.15.0-164.174.root.io.60.
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.15.0-173.183.root.io.80.
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.15.0-174.184.root.io.81.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.15.0-164.174.root.io.60 | 5.15.0-164.174.root.io.60 |
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.15.0-173.183.root.io.80 | 5.15.0-173.183.root.io.80 |
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.15.0-174.184.root.io.81 | 5.15.0-174.184.root.io.81 |
Original title
CVE-2025-38488 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-38488 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:22.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 8 Apr 2026 · Updated: 9 Apr 2026 · First seen: 16 Mar 2026