CVE-2026-16003

LOWCVSS 2/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified

CVE-2026-16003 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
ASUSArmoury Crate<= 6.5.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16003?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-16003?
CVE-2026-16003 has a CVSS score of 2/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16003?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST