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rootio-linux: Unauthenticated Root Access on Debian 11

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2024-39500
Summary

An issue was discovered in the rootio-linux package on Debian 11. This could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the root account. Root has released a fix, and users should update their system to a patched version as soon as possible.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 5.10.249-1.root.io.52.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-linux <= 5.10.249-1.root.io.52 5.10.249-1.root.io.52
Original title
CVE-2024-39500 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2024-39500 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