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APPLE-SA-2023-05-03-1 AirPods Firmware Update 5E133 and Beats Firmware Update 5B66

Posted on 04 May 2023
Apple Security-announce

APPLE-SA-2023-05-03-1 AirPods Firmware Update 5E133 and
Beats Firmware Update 5B66

AirPods Firmware Update 5E133 and Beats Firmware Update 5B66
address the following issues. Information about the security content
is also available at https://support.apple.com/HT213752.

AirPods Firmware Update 5E133

Released April 11, 2023

Bluetooth

Available for: AirPods (2nd generation and later), AirPod Pro (all models),
AirPods Max
Impact: When your headphones are seeking a connection request to one
of your previously paired devices, an attacker in Bluetooth range might be
able to spoof the intended source device and gain access to your headphones.
Description: An authentication issue was addressed with improved state
management.
CVE-2023-27964: Yun-hao Chung and Archie Pusaka of Google
ChromeOS

Firmware updates are automatically delivered while your AirPods are
charging and in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Learn more about firmware updates for AirPods.


Beats Firmware Update 5B66

Released May 2, 2023

Bluetooth

Available for: Powerbeats Pro, Beats Fit Pro
Impact: When your headphones are seeking a connection request to one
of your previously paired devices, an attacker in Bluetooth range might be
able to spoof the intended source device and gain access to your headphones.
Description: An authentication issue was addressed with improved state
management.
CVE-2023-27964: Yun-hao Chung and Archie Pusaka of Google
ChromeOS

If you paired your Beats wireless headphones with your iPhone, iPad, or
Mac, your Beats will update automatically. Learn more about firmware updates
for Beats.

You can check the firmware version of your wireless headphones in Bluetooth
settings on your device.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth. On your Mac, go to
System Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Tap on the info button next to your headphones.

 

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