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Rootio Linux: Untrusted File Access Enables Privilege Escalation

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-38071
Summary

The Rootio Linux operating system has a security issue that allows a malicious user to access sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This issue has been fixed by the developers, and users should update their system to the latest version to prevent potential exploitation. Users are advised to check for and install any available updates to ensure their system is secure.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 5.10.247-1.root.io.42.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-linux <= 5.10.247-1.root.io.42 5.10.247-1.root.io.42
Original title
CVE-2025-38071 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-38071 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:11. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 12 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 13 Mar 2026