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rootio-linux: Unrestricted Root Access via Sudo
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2025-39844
Summary
A security patch has been released for rootio-linux, which fixes a vulnerability that allowed unauthorized users to gain unrestricted root access on Debian 12 systems. This means an attacker could potentially gain full control over the system. To protect your system, update the rootio-linux package to the latest version.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.159-1.root.io.75.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.1.159-1.root.io.75 | 6.1.159-1.root.io.75 |
Original title
CVE-2025-39844 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-39844 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 6 Mar 2026 · Updated: 6 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026