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Rootio-OpenSSH allows attackers to gain unauthorized root access

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2023-51767
Summary

A security patch has been released for Rootio-OpenSSH, which allows an attacker to potentially gain access to the root account. This could allow someone with malicious intent to take control of your system. Upgrade to the latest version of Rootio-OpenSSH to fix this issue.

What to do
  • Update rootio-openssh to version 1:8.4p1-5+deb11u5.root.io.5.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-openssh <= 1:8.4p1-5+deb11u5.root.io.5 1:8.4p1-5+deb11u5.root.io.5
Original title
CVE-2023-51767 in rootio-openssh - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2023-51767 in the rootio-openssh package for Root:Debian:11. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 16 Mar 2026 · Updated: 16 Mar 2026 · First seen: 16 Mar 2026