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rootio-linux: Unpatched Linux Package Exposes System to Remote Attacks
ROOT-OS-UBUNTU-2204-CVE-2023-54237
Summary
rootio-linux, a package used by Root:Ubuntu:22.04, had a security flaw that made it possible for hackers to access your system remotely. This could have allowed them to take control of your system and steal sensitive information. Root has released a patch to fix the issue, so it's essential to update your rootio-linux package to the latest version.
What to do
- Update rootio-linux to version 5.15.0-171.181.root.io.78.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | rootio-linux | <= 5.15.0-171.181.root.io.78 | 5.15.0-171.181.root.io.78 |
Original title
CVE-2023-54237 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2023-54237 in the rootio-linux package for Root:Ubuntu:22.04. Multiple fixed versions available.
Published: 16 Mar 2026 · Updated: 16 Mar 2026 · First seen: 14 Mar 2026