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rootio-linux: Unpatched Root Access through Specially Crafted Input

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2023-52761
Summary

The rootio-linux package has a security issue that allows attackers to gain root access on systems running this software. This could be exploited by a malicious user to take control of the system. Users should update to a patched version of rootio-linux to fix this issue.

What to do
  • Update rootio-linux to version 6.1.159-1.root.io.75.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versionsFix available
– rootio-linux <= 6.1.159-1.root.io.75 6.1.159-1.root.io.75
Original title
CVE-2023-52761 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2023-52761 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