India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a significant security warning regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s graphics components, affecting various versions of Windows and Microsoft Office. This flaw, identified as CVE-2025-60724, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise on affected systems.
The vulnerability stems from a heap-based buffer overflow within Microsoft’s Graphics Components, spanning Windows Server editions from 2008 to the latest version, Windows 11. It also affects Microsoft Office applications on Mac and Android. Users and organizations that utilize these graphics rendering components are now at risk.
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by convincing users to open documents that contain specially crafted metafiles, which, when processed, could trigger the buffer overflow and enable malicious code execution. This could grant attackers access to sensitive information and possibly lead to the complete compromise of a system.
The implications are serious, as attackers could gain control over a device and manipulate or disclose critical data. The scope of the security threat, given the widespread usage of these components, means that timely patching is essential to mitigate risks.
CERT-In advises users and administrators to apply the patches released by Microsoft to address the security flaws associated with CVE-2025-60724. Users can find the security updates available through Microsoft’s update guide here.
It is crucial for organizations and individuals to take these warnings seriously to protect their systems against potential exploitation.
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