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rootio-linux: Unpatched System Files Can Be Trivially Overwritten
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-38714
Summary
The rootio-linux package in Root:Debian:11 is vulnerable to a file overwrite issue. This means that a malicious actor could potentially replace critical system files with their own malicious versions. We recommend updating to the latest patched version to protect against this risk.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.10.247-1.root.io.42.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.10.247-1.root.io.42 | 5.10.247-1.root.io.42 |
Original title
CVE-2025-38714 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-38714 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