CVE-2026-9490: Acer Care Center creates a Named Pipe with a weak Security Descriptor

Published May 25, 2026

Updated

A security vulnerability has been identified in Acer Care Center where the ACCSvc service creates a Named Pipe with a weak Security Descriptor. This vulnerability allows an authenticated local user to connect and send a specially crafted message (message type 0x03) to the pipe, causing the service to crash with exit code 1067 (ERROR_PROCESS_ABORTED). To mitigate this potential local service disruption, Acer requires users to update the software to the latest version.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Acer Acer Care Center

Remediation

Information

Please update to v4.00.3060.

Event History

May 25, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:25 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:25 AM

RemedyDescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9490?

The severity of CVE-2026-9490 is rated at 20.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9490?

To fix CVE-2026-9490, please update your Acer Care Center to version 4.00.3060.

What software is affected by CVE-2026-9490?

CVE-2026-9490 affects the Acer Care Center software.

What type of attack can CVE-2026-9490 facilitate?

CVE-2026-9490 allows an authenticated local user to send a specially crafted message to the ACCSvc named pipe.

When was CVE-2026-9490 published?

CVE-2026-9490 was published on May 25, 2026.

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