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rootio-linux: Unpatched Malware Installation Possible

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2025-38488
Summary

A patch has been released for rootio-linux to fix a security issue that could allow malicious code to be installed on a system. This affects users of the Root:Debian:11 version. To stay secure, update to the latest version of rootio-linux.

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-2025-38488 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-38488 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:11. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026