How severe is CVE-2018-8932?

CVE-2018-8932 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-8932 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8932?

CVE-2018-8932 primarily affects Amd Ryzen Pro Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8932?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-8932 published?

CVE-2018-8932 was published on 2018-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8932

CVE-2018-8932 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Amd Ryzen Pro Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Amd Ryzen Pro Firmware
Published: 2018-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro processor chips have insufficient access control for the Secure Processor, aka RYZENFALL-2, RYZENFALL-3, and RYZENFALL-4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8932?: The AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro processor chips have insufficient access control for the Secure Processor, aka RYZENFALL-2, RYZENFALL-3, and RYZENFALL-4.
How severe is CVE-2018-8932?: CVE-2018-8932 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-8932 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8932?: CVE-2018-8932 primarily affects Amd Ryzen Pro Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8932?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-8932 published?: CVE-2018-8932 was published on 2018-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:amd:ryzen_pro_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:amd:ryzen_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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