In the realm of gaming, system security is paramount. Recently, a significant vulnerability was identified in Asus Armoury Crate, a software hub preinstalled on many Asus laptops and gaming handhelds like the Asus ROG Flow Z13 and Asus ROG Ally X.

This vulnerability, listed on the National Vulnerability Database as CVE-2025-3464, could allow hackers to gain low-level access to Windows systems, potentially compromising the operating system itself. With a severity rating of 8.4 out of 10, users are highly encouraged to check their version of Armoury Crate and update to the latest release to mitigate any risks.

If you’re unsure of the version you’re running, update by navigating to ‘settings’, followed by ‘update center’, and ‘check for updates’. Additionally, it’s advisable to conduct an antivirus scan, as hackers would require prior system access to exploit this vulnerability effectively.

For further guidance, Asus has issued a product security advisory detailing the affected versions of Armoury Crate.

To help visualize, think of a hacker gaining entry to your PC as someone sneaking into a club with the aid of a handy puppet, leveraging a distraction to push their way past security. While the need for us to remain vigilant is increasing, reports of actual instances of this exploit being used in the wild remain unverified so far.

Thus, it’s clear that updating your systems, especially software as integral as Armoury Crate, could save you from potential cyber threats.