Debian 2.x — End of Life
EOL High riskDebian 2.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | Aug 15, 2000 | Jun 30, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | 2.2r7 | EOL | |
| 2.1 | Mar 9, 1999 | Sep 30, 2000 | Oct 30, 2000 | 2.1r5 | EOL | |
| 2.0 | Jul 24, 1998 | Feb 15, 1999 | Feb 15, 1999 | 2.0r5 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Debian 2.x (1)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2002-0062 | HIGH | 7.2 | 0.48% | — | 2.2 | Buffer overflow in ncurses 5.0, and the ncurses4 compatibility package as used in Red Hat Linux, allows local users to g… | Mar 8, 2002 |
Debian 2.x is EOL — migrate to Debian 3.x
Debian 3.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Debian 2.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Debian 2 end of life?
Yes. All Debian 2.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 1 known CVE affecting Debian 2.x. Migrate to Debian 3.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Debian 2?
There are 1 CVE tracked for Debian 2.x. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest Debian 2 version?
The latest Debian 2.x patch release is 2.2r7, released on July 13, 2002. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Debian 2 to Debian 3?
To migrate from Debian 2 to Debian 3: (1) review the official Debian 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 Debian 2 in production?
No. Debian 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