CVE-2026-102438
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Uncontrolled Search Path Element in ASUS Armoury Crate

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-10-20

Assigner: ASUS

Description
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in ASUS Armoury Crate allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via replacement of a dynamic-link library (DLL) that is later loaded by a high-privilege process. Refer to the ' Security Update for Armoury Crate App ' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

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Published
2026-10-20
Last Modified
2026-10-20
Generated
2026-10-20
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2026-10-20
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-102438
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104782

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ASUS Armoury Crate V3.0.0.
ASUS Armoury Crate SE V2.1.17

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CWE ID Description
CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an uncontrolled search path element issue in ASUS Armoury Crate. It allows local users to replace a dynamic-link library (DLL) that is later loaded by a high-privilege process, enabling execution of arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to gain SYSTEM-level control over your system, potentially installing malware, stealing data, or causing system damage. Users of ASUS Armoury Crate are at risk if the vulnerable DLL is replaced.

Mitigation Strategies

Update ASUS Armoury Crate to the latest version as per the ASUS Security Advisory to address the DLL loading vulnerability.

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