Apple has released a new firmware update for the Beats Studio Buds (1B211), that addresses a Bluetooth vulnerability.
According to Apple’s security support document for the update, it fixes a bug that could allow an attacker in Bluetooth range to listen through the microphone of the device.
Available for: Beats Studio Buds
Impact: An attacker within Bluetooth range may be able to listen through the microphone of a device which is not yet paired and actively seeking pair requests
Description: This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.
CVE-2025-20701: Dennis Heinze and Frieder Steinmetz of ERNW GmbH
There is no way to manually force an update for the Beats firmware, it is usually installed over-the-air when the earbuds are connected to an iOS device. If you put your Beats Studio Buds in the case, connect them to a power source and pair them to an iPhone or iPad will likely cause an update to occur after a short while.
Android users can update their Beats firmware using the Beats app for that platform.
