CVE-2026-16727: Race Condition

Published Jul 30, 2026
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Updated

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization (“Race Condition”) in ASUS Armoury Crate allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted file replacement. Refer to the ' Security Update for ASUS Armoury Crate ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ASUS ASUS Armoury Crate

Event History

Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-16727?

CVE-2026-16727 has a high severity rating of 7.3 on the CVSS scale.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-16727?

To fix CVE-2026-16727, users should apply the latest security update for ASUS Armoury Crate provided by ASUS.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16727?

CVE-2026-16727 is a race condition vulnerability that leads to improper synchronization.

4

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2026-16727?

Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on affected systems by exploiting CVE-2026-16727.

5

On which software does CVE-2026-16727 impact?

CVE-2026-16727 impacts the ASUS Armoury Crate software.

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