CVE-2018-16264: Infoleak
The BlueZ system service in Tizen allows an unprivileged process to partially control Bluetooth or acquire sensitive information, due to improper D-Bus security policy configurations. This affects Tizen before 5.0 M1, and Tizen-based firmwares including Samsung Galaxy Gear series before build RE2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16264?
CVE-2018-16264 is a vulnerability in the BlueZ system service in Tizen that allows an unprivileged process to partially control Bluetooth or acquire sensitive information.
How does CVE-2018-16264 affect Tizen?
CVE-2018-16264 affects Tizen before 5.0 M1, and Tizen-based firmwares including Samsung Galaxy Gear series before build RE2.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16264?
The severity of CVE-2018-16264 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
How can I fix CVE-2018-16264?
To fix CVE-2018-16264, it is recommended to update to Tizen 5.0 M1 or a higher version, and ensure that the Samsung Galaxy Gear series has build RE2 or a higher build.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16264?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-16264 in the provided references: [Link 1](https://media.defcon.org/DEF%20CON%2026/DEF%20CON%2026%20presentations/Dongsung%20Kim%20and%20Hyoung%20Kee%20Choi%20-%20Updated/DEFCON-26-Dongsung-Kim-and-Hyoung-Kee-Choi-Your-Watch-Can-Watch-You-Updated.pdf), [Link 2](https://review.tizen.org/git/?p=platform/upstream/bluez.git;a=commit;h=ff9878c95efc12d4a4495153ab51e3a09f8d3c01), [Link 3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IdgBwbOT-g&feature=youtu.be)