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rootio-linux: Unpatched Root Access Possible Through Unvalidated Input
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-13-CVE-2025-38553
Summary
The rootio-linux package has a security weakness that could allow hackers to gain unauthorized access to the root user account. This could happen if an attacker sends specially crafted input to the affected system. You should check for and install any available updates for rootio-linux to fix this issue.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.12.63-1.root.io.64.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.12.63-1.root.io.64 | 6.12.63-1.root.io.64 |
Original title
CVE-2025-38553 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-38553 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:13. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026