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rootio-linux: Unpatched Root Access on Debian 12 Systems
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2023-53538
Summary
The rootio-linux package for Debian 12 systems had a security issue that allowed unauthorized access to the root user. This meant that an attacker could potentially gain control of the system. A patch has been released by Root, and you should update your installation to fix this issue.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.162-1.root.io.98.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.1.162-1.root.io.98 | 6.1.162-1.root.io.98 |
Original title
CVE-2023-53538 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2023-53538 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 7 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 7 Mar 2026