CVE-2016-6723

Name: CVE-2016-6723
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-25T16:59:26.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6723 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	>= 4.0, < 4.4.4
Google	Android	>= 5.0, < 5.0.2
Google	Android	>= 5.1, < 5.1.1
Google	Android	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.1
Google	Android	7.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94185Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/11/07/crashing-android-devices-with-large-pac-files-cve-2016-6723/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94185Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/11/07/crashing-android-devices-with-large-pac-files-cve-2016-6723/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6723?

How severe is CVE-2016-6723?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6723 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6723?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST