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Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
Apple released a firmware update (1B211) for Beats Studio Buds to address CVE-2025-20701, a high-severity vulnerability in Bluetooth authentication that allowed nearby attackers to impersonate paired devices and eavesdrop on user conversations. The vulnerability affected the firmware on Bluetooth-related chips and has been patched through automatic updates delivered when headphones are connected to Apple devices.
Why it matters: If you use Beats Studio Buds, update the firmware immediately to prevent nearby attackers from intercepting audio through the microphone.
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vulnerabilities
Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
Apple released a firmware update (1B211) for Beats Studio Buds to address CVE-2025-20701, a high-severity vulnerability in Bluetooth authentication that allowed nearby attackers to impersonate paired devices and eavesdrop on user conversations. The vulnerability affected the firmware on Bluetooth-related chips and has been patched through automatic updates delivered when headphones are connected to Apple devices.
Why it matters: If you use Beats Studio Buds, update the firmware immediately to prevent nearby attackers from intercepting audio through the microphone.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker