Freebsd 12.x — End of Life
EOLFreebsd 12.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.4 | Dec 5, 2022 | — | Dec 31, 2023 | — | EOL |
| 12.3 | Dec 7, 2021 | — | Mar 31, 2023 | — | EOL |
| 12.2 | Oct 27, 2020 | — | Mar 31, 2022 | — | EOL |
| 12.1 | Nov 4, 2019 | — | Jan 31, 2021 | — | EOL |
| 12.0 | Dec 11, 2018 | — | Feb 29, 2020 | — | EOL |
| 12 | Dec 11, 2018 | — | Dec 31, 2023 | — | EOL |
CVEs affecting Freebsd 12.x (0)
Freebsd 12.x is EOL — migrate to Freebsd 13.x
Freebsd 13.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Freebsd 12.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Freebsd 12 end of life?
Yes. All Freebsd 12.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Freebsd 13.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Freebsd 12?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Freebsd 12.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Freebsd 12 version?
Check the version table above for the latest Freebsd 12.x patch release.
How to migrate from Freebsd 12 to Freebsd 13?
To migrate from Freebsd 12 to Freebsd 13: (1) review the official Freebsd 13 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 Freebsd 12 in production?
No. Freebsd 12 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
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