Fedora 16.x — End of Life
EOLFedora 16.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Nov 8, 2011 | — | Feb 12, 2013 | 16 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Fedora 16.x (0)
Fedora 16.x is EOL — migrate to Fedora 17.x
Fedora 17.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Fedora 16.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fedora 16 end of life?
Yes. All Fedora 16.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Fedora 17.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Fedora 16?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Fedora 16.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Fedora 16 version?
The latest Fedora 16.x patch release is 16, released on November 8, 2011. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Fedora 16 to Fedora 17?
To migrate from Fedora 16 to Fedora 17: (1) review the official Fedora 17 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 Fedora 16 in production?
No. Fedora 16 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