CVE-2016-6723
First published: Mon Nov 07 2016(Updated: )
A denial of service vulnerability in Proxy Auto Config in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-11-01, and 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable a remote attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as Moderate because it requires an uncommon device configuration. Android ID: A-30100884.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Android | >=4.0<4.4.4 | |
| Android | >=5.0<5.0.2 | |
| Android | >=5.1<5.1.1 | |
| Android | >=6.0<=6.0.1 | |
| Android | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/d5b0d0b1df2e1a7943a4bb2034fd21487edd0264
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/31f351160cdfd9dbe9919682ebe41bde3bcf91c6
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2016-11-01 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94185
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
- https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/11/07/crashing-android-devices-with-large-pac-files-cve-2016-6723/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6723?
CVE-2016-6723 is rated as a Moderate severity vulnerability.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-6723?
CVE-2016-6723 affects Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before November 1, 2016, and 7.0 before November 1, 2016.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6723?
To fix CVE-2016-6723, you should update your Android device to the latest version provided by your manufacturer.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-6723 enable?
CVE-2016-6723 enables a denial of service attack that can cause a device to hang or reboot.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6723?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-6723; updating the device is the recommended mitigation.
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