Fedora 5.x — End of Life
EOLFedora 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mar 20, 2006 | — | Jul 2, 2007 | 5 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Fedora 5.x (0)
Fedora 5.x is EOL — migrate to Fedora 6.x
Fedora 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Fedora 5.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fedora 5 end of life?
Yes. All Fedora 5.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Fedora 6.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Fedora 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Fedora 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Fedora 5 version?
The latest Fedora 5.x patch release is 5, released on March 20, 2006. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Fedora 5 to Fedora 6?
To migrate from Fedora 5 to Fedora 6: (1) review the official Fedora 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 Fedora 5 in production?
No. Fedora 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