CVE-2026-16004 Details
Description
Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control in Armoury Crate driver allows a local user to read and write arbitrary PCI/PCIe configuration space via crafted IOCTL requests 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 has been identified, allowing local users to read and write arbitrary PCI/PCIe configuration space. This issue arises from an exposed IOCTL that lacks sufficient access control, enabling users to bypass the driver's verification process with crafted IOCTL requests. The vulnerability affects Armoury Crate versions through 6.5.7.0.
Users are advised to update to the latest version of the Armoury Crate application. The update can be downloaded from the ASUS support website.
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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 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | ASUS |