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CVE-2026-16005

Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference in Armoury Crate driver allows a local user to free arbitrary memory via a crafted IOCTL request by bypassing the driver's verification, which can corrupt da…

Published Sep 8, 2026CWE-763EPSS 0.12%

Overview

CVE-2026-16005 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 8, 2026.

Technical description

Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference in Armoury Crate driver allows a local user to free arbitrary memory via a crafted IOCTL request by bypassing the driver's verification, which can corrupt data structures and cause a system crash (BSOD).Refer to the '

Security Update for Armoury Crate App  ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16005?

CVE-2026-16005 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 8, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-16005?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-16005?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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