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rootio-linux: Unprivileged users can escape container

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2024-38553
Summary

An issue was found in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:11, where an attacker with non-privileged access can potentially escape from a container. This means that if an attacker gains access to a container, they could potentially gain control of the entire system. Root has released a patch to fix this, and users should update their systems to the latest version.

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-2024-38553 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2024-38553 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