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rootio-linux: Malicious Code Execution via Specially Crafted Input

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2025-21656
Summary

If an attacker sends malicious input to rootio-linux, they could execute arbitrary code on your system. This means they could potentially take control of your server or device. Make sure to update to a patched version to prevent this.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.159-1.root.io.75.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-linux <= 6.1.159-1.root.io.75 6.1.159-1.root.io.75
Original title
CVE-2025-21656 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-21656 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 7 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 7 Mar 2026