Fedora 42.x — End of Life
EOLFedora 42.x reached end of life on May 27, 2026, 163 days ago, and no longer receives security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 42. No CVE is currently tracked for Fedora 42.x. The next major version is Fedora 43. See Fedora 43 →
Fedora 42.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Apr 15, 2025 | — | May 27, 2026 | 42 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Fedora 42.x (0)
Fedora 42.x is EOL — migrate to Fedora 43.x
Fedora 43.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Fedora 42.x stops receiving security patches.
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/fedora/42)Frequently asked questions
Is Fedora 42 end of life?
Yes. All Fedora 42.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Fedora 43.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Fedora 42?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Fedora 42.x in the NVD data we monitor.
What is the latest Fedora 42 version?
The latest Fedora 42.x patch release is 42, released on April 15, 2025. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Fedora 42 to Fedora 43?
To migrate from Fedora 42 to Fedora 43: (1) review the official Fedora 43 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 42 in production?
No. Fedora 42 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