SB2023050254 - Missing authentication in AirPods and Beats firmware
Published: May 2, 2023 Updated: April 3, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023050254
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27964)
CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to device.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authentication mechanism when headphones are seeking a connection request to one of previously paired devices. An attacker in Bluetooth range can spoof the intended source device and gain access to headphones.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.