CERT-In warns of critical Microsoft vulnerabilities for Indian firms
India’s national cyber agency, CERT-In, has issued a high-risk advisory regarding critical Microsoft vulnerabilities that could lead to significant operational disruptions for Indian enterprises, particularly within government and strategic sectors. The advisory warns of potential remote code execution and privilege escalation risks, urging organizations to promptly apply patches and enhance security measures such as multi-factor authentication. This alert is timely, given the escalating regional tensions and the increasing targeting of unpatched systems by adversaries. Effective incident response and proactive vulnerability management are crucial for safeguarding critical infrastructure, emphasizing the need for vigilance among SOC teams in key sectors like defense and finance.