A severe ASUS Armoury Crate vulnerability affects laptops, handhelds, and desktop PCs — Here’s how to check if you’re in the clear
ASUS has issued an urgent security advisory regarding a vulnerability in Armoury Crate, specialized management software that comes preinstalled on millions of ASUS gaming devices. The vulnerability affects users of ASUS gaming laptops, handhelds—including the Xbox Ally X—and desktop PCs, potentially exposing them to attacks.
According to ASUS’s official advisory board announcement on August 10, a component within Armoury Crate is vulnerable. The company has released security updates not only for Armoury Crate but also for related optimization tools including GPU Tweak III, GPU Tweak II, and AI Suite 3, suggesting the vulnerability may affect multiple ASUS management utilities.
Armoury Crate is commonly installed on ASUS gaming systems but may go unnoticed by many users. Those using ASUS gaming handhelds or laptops should immediately check for available updates to these applications to protect themselves from potential exploitation. ASUS has not detailed the specific nature or severity of the exploit, but the urgency of the advisory suggests users should prioritize installing the security patches.