Skullcandy Dime 3 Earbuds Vulnerable to Bluetooth Hijacking
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- •Skullcandy Dime 3 earbuds have a Bluetooth vulnerability allowing unauthorized pairing.
- •Attackers can hijack audio sessions and capture microphone audio without user consent.
- •Firmware updates to fix the vulnerability are not available for existing devices.
Skullcandy Dime 3 wireless earbuds, specifically model S2DCW running firmware version 1.0.0.28, are affected by an unauthenticated Bluetooth pairing vulnerability, tracked as VU#859658. This flaw allows attackers within Bluetooth range to pair with the earbuds without user consent, enabling them to hijack audio sessions and potentially capture microphone audio. The vulnerability was previously disclosed in CVE-2025-20701, published on 2025-08-04, with a proof-of-concept released on 2026-07-19. The earbuds do not support firmware updates through the Skullcandy app, leaving existing units vulnerable. Users receive only an audible notification after unauthorized pairing has occurred, providing no chance to prevent it. The vendor has released a patch in firmware version 1.0.0.30, but existing units cannot be updated. As of now, there are no known methods for consumers to update their devices. The vulnerability poses significant risks to user privacy and security.
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