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Rootio Linux: Unauthorized Access to Root User Account
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2024-58240
Summary
A bug in Rootio Linux allowed an attacker to gain access to the root user account without a password. This is a serious issue because it could allow an attacker to take control of the entire system. To fix this, you should update your Rootio Linux system to the latest version.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.159-1.root.io.75.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 6.1.159-1.root.io.75 | 6.1.159-1.root.io.75 |
Original title
CVE-2024-58240 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2024-58240 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