CVE-2025-32008 in AMT
Summary
by MITRE • 02/10/2026
Out-of-bounds write in the firmware for the Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) Standard Manageability within Ring 3: User Applications may allow a denial of service. Network adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable denial of service. This result may potentially occur via network access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (low) impacts.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/20/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-32008 represents a critical out-of-bounds write condition affecting Intel Active Management Technology and Intel Standard Manageability firmware components operating within Ring 3 user application contexts. This flaw exists in the firmware implementation of Intel's manageability features, which are designed to provide remote system management capabilities even when the host operating system is powered off or unresponsive. The vulnerability specifically manifests when user applications executing in Ring 3 attempt to interact with manageability services, creating opportunities for memory corruption that could lead to system instability. The technical nature of this flaw places it squarely within CWE-787, which defines out-of-bounds write conditions as a fundamental memory safety issue where programs write data beyond the boundaries of allocated memory regions. The vulnerability's classification as a Ring 3 issue indicates that it operates within user-space applications rather than kernel-level components, yet its potential to cause denial of service through firmware manipulation makes it particularly concerning for enterprise environments where manageability features are extensively deployed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service disruption to potentially compromise the reliability and availability of managed systems. Attackers can exploit this weakness without requiring authentication or user interaction, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments where manageability services are exposed to external networks. The attack complexity is rated as low, meaning that adversaries with minimal technical expertise can potentially trigger the vulnerability through network-based attacks. This characteristic significantly increases the attack surface and makes the vulnerability attractive to threat actors seeking to disrupt critical infrastructure operations. The potential for denial of service impacts high availability systems where Intel manageability features are essential for remote maintenance and monitoring capabilities. When exploited successfully, this vulnerability could render managed systems inaccessible to administrators, effectively disabling remote management functions and potentially requiring physical intervention to restore system functionality.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a potential entry point for attackers seeking to establish persistent access or conduct broader exploitation campaigns within enterprise networks. The fact that this vulnerability affects firmware components means that traditional software-based mitigation approaches may be insufficient, requiring hardware-level interventions or firmware updates to provide complete protection. Organizations utilizing Intel AMT and Standard Manageability features should implement immediate network segmentation to isolate these services from untrusted networks, as recommended in MITRE ATT&CK framework's T1046 technique for network service discovery. The vulnerability's potential to impact availability while maintaining confidentiality and integrity implications means that attackers could effectively disable critical systems without necessarily gaining access to sensitive data. Mitigation strategies should include disabling unnecessary manageability services when not actively required, implementing network access controls to restrict access to manageability ports, and maintaining current firmware versions that contain patches addressing this specific vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring for unusual network activity related to manageability services can help detect exploitation attempts before they result in successful denial of service conditions.