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rootio-linux: Unpatched Root Access on Ubuntu Systems
ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2404-CVE-2025-40098
Summary
A security patch has been released for the rootio-linux package on Ubuntu 24.04 systems. If not updated, attackers could gain root access to affected systems. Update your rootio-linux package to the latest version to prevent this risk.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.8.0-90.91.root.io.30.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.8.0-90.91.root.io.30 | 6.8.0-90.91.root.io.30 |
Original title
CVE-2025-40098 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-40098 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:24.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 13 Mar 2026 · Updated: 14 Mar 2026 · First seen: 7 Mar 2026