CVE-2018-16270
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Samsung Galaxy Gear series before build RE2 includes the hcidump utility with no privilege or permission restriction. This allows an unprivileged process to dump Bluetooth HCI packets to an arbitrary file path.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-01-22
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-16270?
Samsung Galaxy Gear series before build RE2 includes the hcidump utility with no privilege or permission restriction. This allows an unprivileged process to dump Bluetooth HCI packets to an arbitrary file path.
Is CVE-2018-16270 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-16270 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-16270?
CVE-2018-16270 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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