Bluetooth Blues: Airoha Chip Flaws Turn Headphones into Spy Gear
Beware of Bluetooth bandits! ERNW warns that Airoha Bluetooth chip vulnerabilities could let attackers hijack your headphones, eavesdrop on calls, or even impersonate your devices. So, unless you fancy your earbuds as undercover spies, it’s time to pay attention to those firmware updates!
Hot Take:
Who knew that your headphones could be the next spy gadget? Move over James Bond, Airoha’s Bluetooth chips have entered the chat! With vulnerabilities that let hackers cut in on your private calls, it’s like an unwanted guest crashing your headphone party. But fear not – it’s only alarming if you’re a VIP, diplomat, or frequent flyer at the espionage lounge.
Key Points:
- Airoha’s Bluetooth chips have vulnerabilities that can be exploited to hijack headphones and earbuds.
- The attack can occur over both BLE and Bluetooth Classic without authentication or pairing.
- Exploited devices can have their RAM and flash memory accessed and manipulated.
- Potential spy scenarios include media eavesdropping, phone number extraction, and firmware rewriting.
- Airoha has updated its SDK to patch these vulnerabilities, but no firmware updates from vendors yet.
Already a member? Log in here