CVE-2016-6723

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 02:56

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94185 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94185 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html - Vendor Advisory () https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html - Vendor Advisory
References () https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/11/07/crashing-android-devices-with-large-pac-files-cve-2016-6723/ - Third Party Advisory () https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/11/07/crashing-android-devices-with-large-pac-files-cve-2016-6723/ - Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2016-11-25 16:59

Updated : 2024-11-21 02:56


NVD link : CVE-2016-6723

Mitre link : CVE-2016-6723

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-6723


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Products Affected

google

  • android
CWE
CWE-284

Improper Access Control