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rootio-linux: Root Access Exploit Possible Through Incorrect Configuration
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-40153
Summary
A critical issue in rootio-linux could allow attackers with knowledge of the system to gain unauthorized root access. This affects users of Root:Debian:11, who should check for and install the latest available patches to address the issue. Update your system to a fixed version to prevent potential exploitation.
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-2025-40153 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40153 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