CVE-2026-16003 Details
Description
Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control in Armoury Crate driver allows a local user to add an arbitrary process identifier to the driver's whitelist via a crafted IOCTL request by bypassing the driver's verification.Refer to the ' Security Update for Armoury Crate App ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.
A vulnerability in the Armoury Crate driver allows local users to bypass access controls and add arbitrary process identifiers to the driver's whitelist. This is achieved through a crafted IOCTL request that circumvents the driver's verification process. The issue affects Armoury Crate versions through 6.5.7.0.
Users are advised to update to the latest version of the Armoury Crate application.
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Volerion
Assessed Sep 8, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.asus.com/security-advisory | ASUS | AdvisoryBundleRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-782 | Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control | ASUS |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ASUS Armoury Crate | <= 6.5.7.0 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | ASUS |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | ASUS |