Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | >= 4.0, < 4.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94185Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/11/07/crashing-android-devices-witThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94185Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/11/07/crashing-android-devices-witThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6723?
CVE-2016-6723 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). 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 attac...
How severe is CVE-2016-6723?
CVE-2016-6723 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6723?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.