Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Some Swisscom Internet-Box devices using Arcadyan SLT-00 Star firmware before R7.7 allowed unauthenticated changes to the static routing table through the web interface. That could disrupt connectivity or expose traffic-related information if an attacker can reach the device interface.
Executive priority
Treat this as a priority for any remaining affected routers. Business risk is mainly loss of connectivity and possible information exposure through traffic redirection or routing changes.
Technical view
CVE-2016-10042 is an authorization bypass in the Arcadyan SLT-00 Star, also known as Swisscom Internet-Box, web interface before R7.7. The CVE description states an unauthenticated HTTP request can reconfigure static routes, causing denial of service and information disclosure.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Arcadyan SLT-00 Star / Swisscom Internet-Box devices running firmware before R7.7, especially where the web interface is reachable from untrusted networks. The provided structured affected-product data is incomplete.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as KEV. The issue is still serious because authentication is reportedly bypassed for route changes, but exploit availability and real-world abuse are not evidenced here.
Researcher notes
The evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, exploit status, or detailed affected CPE data is provided. Product and version scope come from the CVE title, description, and Swisscom reference. Avoid assuming other Arcadyan models are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Verify affected devices are upgraded to R7.7 or later.
- Check Swisscom or device-vendor guidance for supported remediation.
- Restrict web-interface access to trusted management networks only.
- Review static route settings for unauthorized or suspicious entries.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Swisscom Internet-Box or Arcadyan SLT-00 Star devices.
- Confirm firmware versions and flag anything before R7.7.
- Determine whether the web interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review logs or configuration history for unexpected routing changes.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.swisscom.ch/content/dam/swisscom/de/about/nachhaltigkeit/digitale-schweiz/sicherheit/bug-bounty/files/cve-2016-10042.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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