CVE-2024-27867: airpods Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in AirPods Firmware Update 6A326, AirPods Firmware Update 6F8, and Beats Firmware Update 6F8. 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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	airpods_firmware	< 6a326
apple	airpods	All
apple	powerbeats_firmware	< 6f8
apple	powerbeats	All
apple	airpods_pro_firmware	< 6f8
apple	airpods_pro	All
apple	beats_fit_pro_firmware	< 6f8
apple	beats_fit_pro	All
apple	airpods_max_firmware	< 6f8
apple	airpods_max	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214111 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214111

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120907 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27867? +

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in AirPods Firmware Update 6A326, AirPods Firmware Update 6F8, and Beats Firmware Update 6F8. 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-27867? +

CVE-2024-27867 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27867? +

CVE-2024-27867 affects products from apple, specifically: airpods, airpods_firmware, airpods_max, airpods_max_firmware, airpods_pro, airpods_pro_firmware, beats_fit_pro, beats_fit_pro_firmware, powerbeats, powerbeats_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27867? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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