Apple today released a new support document outlining the security content of AirPods and Beats firmware updates, revealing that firmware 5B66 released yesterday for Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro addresses a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain access to your headphones.
Available for: Powerbeats Pro, Beats Fit Pro
Impact: When your headset searches for a connection request to one of your previously paired devices, an attacker in Bluetooth range may be able to spoof the intended source device and gain access to your headset.
Description: Addressed an authentication issue with improved state management.
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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 firmware update 5E133 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’re paired with an iOS or Mac device and charging within Bluetooth range of your device. Android users can update their Beats firmware using the Beats app for that platform.
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