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rootio-linux: Unpatched Root Access through Malicious Package Installation

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-21634
Summary

The rootio-linux package had a security issue that allowed a malicious user to gain root access on a system. This could have been exploited by installing a malicious package. The issue has been fixed in newer versions of the package, and it's recommended to update to the latest version to ensure security.

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-2025-21634 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-21634 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