CVE-2026-79417
ArgusMonitor Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Description
Improper Access Control in ArgusMonitor.sys in Argotronic eGbR ArgusMonitor 7.4.02 and earlier allows local, low-privileged users to bypass device handle access restrictions via a TOCTOU condition in IRP_MJ_CREATE and send a crafted IOCTL 0x9C4024A8 request, causing denial-of-service.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 29, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 29, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-79417
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update ArgusMonitor to the latest vendor-supplied version.
- Apply any available security patches.
- Restrict device access for low-privileged users.
- Monitor system integrity and logs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-79417.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://connorjaydunn.github.io/blog/posts/argus-monitor-ldos-cve-2026-79417/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-79417 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-79417
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Access Control in ArgusMonitor.sys in Argotronic eGbR ArgusMonitor 7.4.02 and earlier allows local, low-privileged users to bypass device handle access restrictions via a TOCTOU condition in IRP_MJ_CREATE and send a crafted IOCTL 0x9C4024A8 request, causing denial-of-service. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79417.json">CVE-2026-79417</a> Added Reference https://connorjaydunn.github.io/blog/posts/argus-monitor-ldos-cve-2026-79417/