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rootio-linux: Malicious Code Can Execute with Elevated Privileges

ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2024-44951
Summary

The rootio-linux package for Root:Debian:12 has a security issue that allows an attacker to execute malicious code with high-level user permissions. This could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the system. You should update to a fixed version to prevent 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-2024-44951 in rootio-linux - Patched by Root
Original description
Root has patched CVE-2024-44951 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