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rootio-linux allows local privilege escalation
ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2204-CVE-2024-49937
Summary
The rootio-linux package has a security issue that allows an attacker with local access to gain more privileges than intended. This affects systems running rootio-linux on Ubuntu 22.04. To protect your system, update the rootio-linux package to the latest version.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.15.0-164.174.root.io.60.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.15.0-164.174.root.io.60 | 5.15.0-164.174.root.io.60 |
Original title
CVE-2024-49937 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2024-49937 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:22.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 16 Mar 2026 · Updated: 16 Mar 2026 · First seen: 16 Mar 2026