CVE-2016-6709: An information disclosure vulnerability in Conscrypt and BoringSSL in Android 6.x before 2016-11-01 and 7.0...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Android flaw could let a network attacker positioned between an app and its server read sensitive information when the app uses a non-standard TLS cipher suite. The practical risk is highest for legacy Android 6.x/7.0 devices that never received the November 2016 Android security update. Exposure is mainly older Android 6.x and 7.0 devices below the 2016-11-01 patch level, especially where apps use non-standard TLS cipher suites. Current supported Android fleets are unlikely to be exposed, but embedded, unmanaged, or abandoned devices need confirmation. Treat as a legacy Android exposure issue. Prioritize if the organization still operates Android 6.x/7.0 devices, especially in regulated, customer-facing, or sensitive network environments. Otherwise, track as low operational urgency after fleet validation. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to the 2016-11-01 security patch level or later.; Replace unsupported legacy devices that cannot receive OEM security updates.; Review Android app TLS settings for non-standard cipher suite use..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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