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rootio-linux: Unpatched System Privilege Escalation Possible

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2025-68238
Summary

The rootio-linux package for Debian 12 was found to have a security flaw that could allow an attacker to gain elevated system privileges. This would let the attacker potentially take control of the entire system. Root has released patches to fix the issue, so it's essential to update the package to the latest version.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.159-1.root.io.75.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Root:Debian:12 – rootio-linux < 6.1.159-1.root.io.75
Fix: upgrade to 6.1.159-1.root.io.75
Original title
CVE-2025-68238 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2025-68238 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