Apple · Beats · CVE-2024-27867
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
AirPods versions prior to Firmware Update 6A326
AirPods versions prior to Firmware Update 6F8
Beats versions prior to Firmware Update 6F8
AirPods (2nd generation and later)
AirPods Pro (all models)
AirPods Max
Powerbeats Pro
Beats Fit Pro
**Description**
An authentication issue existed due to improper state management. This allowed an attacker within Bluetooth range to potentially spoof a previously paired device and gain unauthorized access to the headphones, potentially enabling eavesdropping on audio. The issue affected AirPods (2nd generation and later), AirPods Pro (all models), AirPods Max, Powerbeats Pro, and Beats Fit Pro. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-27867, allowed an attacker to potentially intercept audio or control the headphones. The issue was discovered by Jonas Drechsler.
**Recommendations**
Update AirPods to Firmware Update 6A326
Update AirPods to Firmware Update 6F8
Update Beats to Firmware Update 6F8
Update AirPods (2nd generation and later) to the latest firmware
Update AirPods Pro (all models) to the latest firmware
Update AirPods Max to the latest firmware
Update Powerbeats Pro to the latest firmware
Update Beats Fit Pro to the latest firmware