Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
Apple has updated its Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds to patch a high-severity vulnerability that could be exploited by nearby hackers to eavesdrop on users. The vulnerability, CVE-2025-20701 , allowed improper authentication in the firmware running on the Bluetooth-related chips, enabling people within signal range to impersonate devices that had previously been paired with the earbuds. The researchers demonstrated this in a series of end-to-end attacks that allowed them
Apple has released a firmware update for its Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds to address a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to eavesdrop on users. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-20701, involved improper authentication in the Bluetooth chips, enabling unauthorized access. Researchers demonstrated how attackers within Bluetooth range could potentially listen through the microphone of unpaired devices. The update, Beats Firmware Update 1B211, is delivered automatically to connected devices. Users can verify their firmware version through their device settings. This patch is essential for protecting user privacy.
Apple's urgent patch for Beats Studio Buds addresses a high-severity vulnerability, highlighting the ongoing need for vigilance against audio eavesdropping threats in wireless devices.
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