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rootio-linux: Unauthorized Access via Malicious Root User Input
ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2204-CVE-2025-38197
Summary
The rootio-linux package has a vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system by sending malicious input to the root user. This could lead to a security breach if not patched. Users should update the rootio-linux package to the latest version available.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.15.0-173.183.root.io.80.
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.15.0-174.184.root.io.81.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.15.0-173.183.root.io.80 | 5.15.0-173.183.root.io.80 |
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.15.0-174.184.root.io.81 | 5.15.0-174.184.root.io.81 |
Original title
CVE-2025-38197 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-38197 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:22.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 8 Apr 2026 · Updated: 9 Apr 2026 · First seen: 6 Apr 2026