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rootio-linux: Unauthenticated Code Execution in Root Device
ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2404-CVE-2025-21979
Summary
A security patch has been released for the rootio-linux package on Root:Ubuntu:24.04. This patch fixes a critical issue where an attacker could potentially execute malicious code on the Root device without needing permission. To ensure your device is secure, update to a patched version of rootio-linux as soon as possible.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.8.0-106.106.root.io.59.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.8.0-106.106.root.io.59 | 6.8.0-106.106.root.io.59 |
Original title
CVE-2025-21979 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-21979 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:24.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 1 Apr 2026 · Updated: 1 Apr 2026 · First seen: 1 Apr 2026