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rootio-linux: Privilege Escalation via Unrestricted File Access

ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2404-CVE-2025-68801
Summary

A vulnerability in rootio-linux allows attackers to access and modify sensitive system files, potentially leading to privilege escalation and unauthorized access. Affected users should update to the latest version of rootio-linux to prevent exploitation. Root has released fixes for this issue, so prompt patching is recommended.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 6.8.0-106.106.root.io.59.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-linux <= 6.8.0-106.106.root.io.59 6.8.0-106.106.root.io.59
Original title
CVE-2025-68801 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-68801 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