Erlang 17.x — End of Life
EOLErlang 17.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Apr 7, 2014 | Jun 23, 2015 | Oct 11, 2018 | 17.5.6.10 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Erlang 17.x (0)
Erlang 17.x is EOL — migrate to Erlang 18.x
Erlang 18.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Erlang 17.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Erlang 17 end of life?
Yes. All Erlang 17.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Erlang 18.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Erlang 17?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Erlang 17.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Erlang 17 version?
The latest Erlang 17.x patch release is 17.5.6.10, released on October 11, 2018. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Erlang 17 to Erlang 18?
To migrate from Erlang 17 to Erlang 18: (1) review the official Erlang 18 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 Erlang 17 in production?
No. Erlang 17 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