While we wait for the next round of software updates to hit our devices, Apple has released a rare update to one of its oldest accessories. The Magic Keyboard has been updated to firmware version 2.0.6, a security update that fixes a Bluetooth vulnerability. The following models will receive the update:
- Magic Keyboard
- Magic Keyboard (2021)
- Magic keyboard with numeric keypad
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and numeric keypad
If you have one of these models, you don’t need to do anything to install the firmware update. According to Apple, the installation will happen in the background when the keyboard is actively paired with a device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or tvOS.
According to Apple’s security notes, the update fixes a flaw that could allow an attacker to hijack your device’s Bluetooth connection:
Bluetooth
- Impact: An attacker with physical access to the accessory may be able to extract its Bluetooth pairing key and monitor Bluetooth traffic.
- Description: A session management issue has been resolved with improved controls.
- CVE-2024-0230: Marc Newlin from SkySafe
To check the firmware version of your Magic Keyboard, make sure it’s connected to your Mac, then go to System Settings > Bluetooth and in the My Devices section, find your keyboard. Then click the Info button (i) to view information about the device.
