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Apple's Recent Beats Firmware Update Addressed Bluetooth Security Issue, AirPods Already Patched

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Apple today posted a new support document outlining the security content of AirPods and Beats firmware updates, disclosing that the 5B66 firmware released yesterday for Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro addresses a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain access to your headphones.

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Available for: Powerbeats Pro, Beats Fit Pro

Impact: When your headphones are seeking a connection request to one of your previously paired devices, an attacker in Bluetooth range might be able to spoof the intended source device and gain access to your headphones.

Description: An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management.

CVE-2023-27964: Yun-hao Chung and Archie Pusaka of Google ChromeOS
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The issue also affected all AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max models with the exception of the first-generation AirPods, but Apple fixed the issue for those products with the 5E133 firmware update released last month.

Apple subsequently released another firmware update (5E135) for these models yesterday, but it's unclear what changes were included beyond unspecified bug fixes and other improvements.

AirPods and Beats models will automatically update their firmware if they are paired with an iOS device or Mac and are charging while within Bluetooth range of your device. Android users can update their Beats firmware using the Beats app for that platform.

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Apple today posted a new support document outlining the security content of AirPods and Beats firmware updates, disclosing that the 5B66 firmware released yesterday for Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro addresses a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain access to your headphones.
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Headphone vulnerability? 🤣

Another positive for corded headphones. What do we have so far... better sound quality, not having to constantly charge battery, less expensive, better for environment, no vulnerabilities...
 
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DeepIn2U said:
Shoot this isn't good.
Haven't even updated since prior FW released last month. Time to get to it!

FYI these FW updates for True Wireless Earphones is really junk! We should have a manual initiate.
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I've found that plugging them in to a wired charger and leaving the case open gets it done pretty quick.
 
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Glad to see mine were updated, but having a BT vulnerability confirmed will certainly make me wonder about future risks with my other devices, especially the non-Apple ones. I really don’t like the feeling that I need to read up on this, lol.
 
The update borked Headphone Accommodations. Frequency adjustments now have no effect. This was truly a great feature for people with mild- to moderate hearing loss. Very disappointing.
 
sw1tcher said:
Headphone vulnerability? 🤣

Another positive for corded headphones. What do we have so far... better sound quality, not having to constantly charge battery, less expensive, better for environment, no vulnerabilities...
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You want better sound quality then wired headphones are definitely NOT cheaper!!
 
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