CVE-2026-16727: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization (‘Race Condition’) in ASUS Armoury Crate
A race condition vulnerability (CWE-362) in ASUS Armoury Crate version 5.4.1 allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting improper synchronization during concurrent execution involving shared resources. This flaw enables privilege escalation without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 7.3. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by ASUS. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16727 describes a race condition vulnerability in ASUS Armoury Crate version 5.4.1 where concurrent execution using shared resources lacks proper synchronization. This flaw allows a local attacker to replace crafted files to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-362 and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, indicating high severity. The vendor has published the advisory but has not yet provided an official fix or remediation level. The vulnerability does not affect cloud services and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this race condition to gain elevated privileges on the affected system by replacing files in a crafted manner. This could lead to arbitrary code execution with higher privileges, potentially compromising system integrity and security. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low attack complexity, increasing the risk of successful exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the ASUS Security Advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious activity related to Armoury Crate. No vendor-provided temporary fixes or workarounds are currently documented.
CVE-2026-16727: CWE-362: Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization (‘Race Condition’) in ASUS Armoury Crate
Description
A race condition vulnerability (CWE-362) in ASUS Armoury Crate version 5.4.1 allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting improper synchronization during concurrent execution involving shared resources. This flaw enables privilege escalation without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 7.3. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by ASUS. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.3high
Affected software
ASUS
Armoury Crate
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16727 describes a race condition vulnerability in ASUS Armoury Crate version 5.4.1 where concurrent execution using shared resources lacks proper synchronization. This flaw allows a local attacker to replace crafted files to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-362 and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, indicating high severity. The vendor has published the advisory but has not yet provided an official fix or remediation level. The vulnerability does not affect cloud services and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this race condition to gain elevated privileges on the affected system by replacing files in a crafted manner. This could lead to arbitrary code execution with higher privileges, potentially compromising system integrity and security. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low attack complexity, increasing the risk of successful exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the ASUS Security Advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious activity related to Armoury Crate. No vendor-provided temporary fixes or workarounds are currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ASUS
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T03:32:02.585Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6ab1f69c2644c7f85e3fb3
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 02:07:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:56:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 02:41:06 UTC
Views: 170
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.