CVE-2026-16727: Race Condition
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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-16727?
CVE-2026-16727 has a high severity rating of 7.3 on the CVSS scale.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16727?
CVE-2026-16727 is a race condition vulnerability that leads to improper synchronization.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2026-16727?
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on affected systems by exploiting CVE-2026-16727.
On which software does CVE-2026-16727 impact?
CVE-2026-16727 impacts the ASUS Armoury Crate software.