Improper authentication in AirPods firmware and Beats firmware - CVE-2023-27964
Published: April 3, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU106920
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27964
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
AirPods firmware
Beats firmware
Beats firmware
How to mitigate CVE-2023-27964
Install updates from vendor's website.
AirPods firmware - update to 5E133
Beats firmware - update to 5B66
Beats firmware - update to 5B66