Apple Patches AirPods Bluetooth Vulnerability That Could Allow Eavesdropping
A firmware update for the AirPods that Apple just issued might make it possible for a malevolent actor to access the headphones without authorization.
The authentication problem, which is being tracked as CVE-2024-27867, impacts the following devices: Beats Fit Pro, Powerbeats Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods (2nd generation and later), and AirPods Pro (all models).
An attacker within Bluetooth range may be able to fake the intended source device and obtain access to your headphones when your headphones are requesting a connection to one of your previously linked devices, according to a Tuesday advisory from Apple.
Stated differently, a physical opponent may take advantage of this weakness to listen in on confidential discussions read more about Apple Patches AirPods Bluetooth Vulnerabi...