Centos 5.x — End of Life
EOLCentos 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Apr 12, 2007 | Jan 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2017 | 5.11 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Centos 5.x (0)
Centos 5.x is EOL — migrate to Centos 6.x
Centos 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Centos 5.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Centos 5 end of life?
Yes. All Centos 5.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Centos 6.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Centos 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Centos 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Centos 5 version?
The latest Centos 5.x patch release is 5.11, released on September 30, 2014. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Centos 5 to Centos 6?
To migrate from Centos 5 to Centos 6: (1) review the official Centos 6 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 Centos 5 in production?
No. Centos 5 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