Apple fixes Beats Studio Buds flaw that let hackers spy on conversations
PoC publicBeats Studio BudsBeats Firmware Update 1B211Our summary
Apple has released security updates for Beats Studio Buds to address a high-severity Bluetooth vulnerability that could let attackers within radio range listen via the earbuds’ microphone when the device is unpaired and seeking pair requests. The issue is tracked as CVE-2025-20701 and was fixed in Beats Firmware Update 1B211; in many cases the update is applied automatically when the earbuds pair within range of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Since this flaw can be combined with CVE-2025-20700 and CVE-2025-20702 for more intrusive Bluetooth control, it matters for users’ privacy and device safety.
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