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rootio-linux: Unprivileged user can gain elevated privileges
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2023-53588
Summary
A security patch has been issued for the rootio-linux package, which prevents an unprivileged user from gaining elevated privileges on a Debian 11 system. This patch is now available, and users are advised to update to the fixed version to ensure the security of their system.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.10.247-1.root.io.42.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.10.247-1.root.io.42 | 5.10.247-1.root.io.42 |
Original title
CVE-2023-53588 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2023-53588 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