CVE-2002-2232: Buffer overflow in Enceladus Server Suite 3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long CD

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HIGH 8.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2232 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting enceladus server suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Enceladus Server Suite 3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long CD (CWD) command.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mollensoft software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mollensoft software enceladus server suite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy enceladus-server-suite || rpm -q enceladus-server-suite || enceladus-server-suite --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison enceladus-server-suite sudo apt install enceladus-server-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9> sudo apt-mark hold enceladus-server-suite

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list enceladus-server-suite sudo dnf downgrade enceladus-server-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9> sudo dnf versionlock add enceladus-server-suite

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Mollensoft Software Enceladus Server Suite 3.9 - 'FTP' Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-2232?

enceladus server suite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2232 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2232 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-2232 affect?

CVE-2002-2232 affects enceladus server suite. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Buffer overflow in Enceladus Server Suite 3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long CD (CWD) command.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2232?

Priority 58/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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