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rootio-linux: Unauthorized Root Access Possible through Command Injection

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2023-53383
Summary

The rootio-linux package on Root:Debian:11 has a security issue that could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the root user account. This could happen if an attacker injects malicious commands, potentially allowing them to take control of the system. To stay secure, update the rootio-linux package to a patched version as soon as possible.

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-2023-53383 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2023-53383 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