SB2026061716 - Information disclosure in Apple Beats firmware
Published: June 17, 2026
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20701)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to listen through the microphone of a device.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the Bluetooth component when handling pair requests from an unpaired device that is actively seeking pair requests. An attacker with physical proximity to the system can operate within Bluetooth range to listen through the microphone of a device.
The issue affects devices that are not yet paired and are actively seeking pair requests.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.