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rootio-linux: Unsecured Root Access on Debian 11 Systems
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-11-CVE-2023-53538
Summary
A patch has been released for a security issue in the rootio-linux package on Debian 11 systems. This issue could allow unauthorized access to the root user account. To fix this, update the rootio-linux package to the latest version to prevent potential security risks.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.10.249-1.root.io.52.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.10.249-1.root.io.52 | 5.10.249-1.root.io.52 |
Original title
CVE-2023-53538 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2023-53538 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