CVE-2026-16005: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rfhm-hwp6-xrr6
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CWE-763
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-16005 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-763: Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product attempts to return a memory resource to the system, but it calls the wrong release function or calls the appropriate release function incorrectly.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-16005 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-16005
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rfhm-hwp6-xrr6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-763: Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-16005

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-2026-16005, 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-763: Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference, where the product attempts to return a memory resource to the system, but it calls the wrong release function or calls the appropriate release function incorrectly. 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

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.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-16005 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16005
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.asus.com/security-advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16005?
CVE-2026-16005 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-763: Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-16005?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-16005?
CVE-2026-16005 is classified under CWE-763: Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference (The product attempts to return a memory resource to the system, but it calls the wrong release function or calls the appropriate release function incorrectly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-16005?
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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