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rootio-linux Vulnerability Allows Root Access via Local Exploit
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-13-CVE-2025-40070
Summary
A vulnerability in the rootio-linux package allows an attacker with local access to gain elevated privileges, potentially giving them full control of the system. This issue affects the rootio-linux package for Debian 13. To protect your system, update to a patched version of rootio-linux as soon as possible.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.12.63-1.root.io.64.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.12.63-1.root.io.64 | 6.12.63-1.root.io.64 |
Original title
CVE-2025-40070 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40070 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:13. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026