Ffmpeg 2.x — End of Life
EOLFfmpeg 2.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | Sep 9, 2015 | — | Jun 21, 2026 | 2.8.22 | EOL | |
| 2.7 | Jun 10, 2015 | — | Apr 30, 2016 | 2.7.7 | EOL | |
| 2.6 | Mar 7, 2015 | — | May 3, 2016 | 2.6.9 | EOL | |
| 2.5 | Dec 4, 2014 | — | Feb 2, 2016 | 2.5.11 | EOL | |
| 2.4 | Sep 14, 2014 | — | Dec 31, 2017 | 2.4.14 | EOL | |
| 2.3 | Jul 16, 2014 | — | Jan 6, 2015 | 2.3.6 | EOL | |
| 2.2 | Mar 23, 2014 | — | Jun 18, 2015 | 2.2.16 | EOL | |
| 2.1 | Oct 28, 2013 | — | Apr 30, 2015 | 2.1.8 | EOL | |
| 2.0 | Jul 10, 2013 | — | Jun 10, 2015 | 2.0.7 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Ffmpeg 2.x (0)
Ffmpeg 2.x is EOL — migrate to Ffmpeg 3.x
Ffmpeg 3.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Ffmpeg 2.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ffmpeg 2 end of life?
Yes. All Ffmpeg 2.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Ffmpeg 3.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Ffmpeg 2?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Ffmpeg 2.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Ffmpeg 2 version?
The latest Ffmpeg 2.x patch release is 2.8.22, released on October 29, 2023. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Ffmpeg 2 to Ffmpeg 3?
To migrate from Ffmpeg 2 to Ffmpeg 3: (1) review the official Ffmpeg 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 Ffmpeg 2 in production?
No. Ffmpeg 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