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rootio-linux: Privilege Escalation from Local File System Access

ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2404-CVE-2022-25836
Summary

A security update has been made available for the rootio-linux package on Ubuntu 24.04, addressing a vulnerability that could allow an attacker with access to the local file system to gain elevated privileges. This could lead to unauthorized access and control over the system. Users are advised to update to a patched version of the package.

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-2022-25836 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2022-25836 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