CVE-2026-16004: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q5wh-2fvv-q79q
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CWE-782
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-16004 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-782: Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product implements an ioctl with functionality that should be restricted, but it does not properly enforce access control for the ioctl.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-16004 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-16004
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q5wh-2fvv-q79q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-782: Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-16004

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-16004, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-782: Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control, where the product implements an ioctl with functionality that should be restricted, but it does not properly enforce access control for the ioctl. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control in Armoury Crate driver allows a local user to read and write arbitrary PCI/PCIe configuration space via crafted IOCTL requests by bypassing the driver's verification. Refer to the ' Security Update for Armoury Crate App' section on the ASUS Security Advisory for more information.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-16004 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16004
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.asus.com/security-advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16004?
CVE-2026-16004 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-782: Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-16004?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-16004?
CVE-2026-16004 is classified under CWE-782: Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control (The product implements an IOCTL with functionality that should be restricted, but it does not properly enforce access control for the IOCTL.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-16004?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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