Ffmpeg 2.x — End of Life
ActiveFfmpeg 2.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | Sep 9, 2015 | — | No | 2.8.22 | Active |
| 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 will reach end of life — 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?
Partially. Some Ffmpeg 2.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
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?
Ffmpeg 2 is still supported and safe for production use. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (2.8.22) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA