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rootio-linux Root Privilege Escalation via Malicious Configuration

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2024-56544
Summary

A security fix has been made for rootio-linux, a package used in Root:Debian:12. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a system. To stay secure, update to a patched version of rootio-linux as soon as possible.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.159-1.root.io.75.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-linux <= 6.1.159-1.root.io.75 6.1.159-1.root.io.75
Original title
CVE-2024-56544 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2024-56544 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