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rootio-linux: Unpatched Rootkit Installation Possible via Untrusted Packages
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2024-49970
Summary
The rootio-linux package is affected by a security issue that could allow an attacker to install a rootkit on your system by tricking you into installing a malicious package. This could give the attacker full control over your system. Update to the latest version of rootio-linux to fix this issue.
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-2024-49970 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2024-49970 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:11. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 7 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 7 Mar 2026