Alpine Linux 2.x — End of Life
EOLAlpine Linux 2.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | Jan 6, 2011 | — | Nov 1, 2015 | 2.7.9 | EOL |
| 2.6 | Dec 15, 2010 | — | May 1, 2015 | 2.6.8 | EOL |
| 2.5 | Aug 12, 2010 | — | Nov 1, 2014 | 2.5.4 | EOL |
| 2.4 | Jul 7, 2010 | — | May 1, 2014 | 2.4.11 | EOL |
| 2.3 | May 19, 2010 | — | Nov 1, 2013 | 2.3.6 | EOL |
| 2.2 | May 4, 2010 | — | May 1, 2013 | 2.2.5 | EOL |
| 2.1 | Dec 30, 2009 | — | Nov 1, 2012 | 2.1.6 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Alpine Linux 2.x (0)
Alpine Linux 2.x is EOL — migrate to Alpine Linux 3.x
Alpine Linux 3.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Alpine Linux 2.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alpine Linux 2 end of life?
Yes. All Alpine Linux 2.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Alpine Linux 3.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Alpine Linux 2?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Alpine Linux 2.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Alpine Linux 2 version?
The latest Alpine Linux 2.x patch release is 2.7.9, released on June 25, 2014. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Alpine Linux 2 to Alpine Linux 3?
To migrate from Alpine Linux 2 to Alpine Linux 3: (1) review the official Alpine Linux 3 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run Alpine Linux 2 in production?
No. Alpine Linux 2 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA