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Rootio Linux: Unpatched Root Access Allowed by Default
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2022-49470
Summary
The rootio-linux package, used in Root:Debian:11, contains a security issue that could allow someone with knowledge of the issue to access the root account without a password. This is a serious issue because it could lead to unauthorized access to the system. Root has released a patch to fix this issue, and you should update your system to the latest version of rootio-linux to protect your system.
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-2022-49470 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2022-49470 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:11. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 12 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 13 Mar 2026