PT-2023-21457 · Apple · Airpods

Archie Pusaka + 1 · Published 2023-05-04 · Updated 2025-08-02 · CVE-2023-27964

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions AirPods Firmware versions prior to 5E133

Description An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. When the headphones are seeking a connection request to one of the previously paired devices, an attacker in Bluetooth range might be able to spoof the intended source device and gain access to the headphones.

Recommendations For AirPods Firmware versions prior to 5E133, update to AirPods Firmware Update 5E133 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting Bluetooth connections to trusted devices until the update is applied.

Fix

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-290

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-27964

Affected Products

Airpods

References · 7

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27964 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-27964 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213752 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/true_secator/4351 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/whoisexaberri/status/1951677020284268913 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/52970 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/53502 · Telegram Post