Question 1

What happens when Isc Dhcp reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Isc Dhcp reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 4 Isc Dhcp versions are already EOL.  Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Isc Dhcp still supported?

Accepted Answer

Check the version table above for the support status of each Isc Dhcp release.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Isc Dhcp after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Isc Dhcp after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Isc Dhcp release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Isc Dhcp 4.4 to Isc Dhcp the latest version?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Isc Dhcp to the latest version: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Isc Dhcp LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Isc Dhcp releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Isc Dhcp release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Isc Dhcp support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Isc Dhcp supports each release for approximately 83 months (~6.9 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
4.4	Jan 31, 2018	—	Oct 5, 2022	1343d ago	4.4.3-P1	—	EOL
4.3	Feb 4, 2014	—	Feb 28, 2018	3023d ago	4.3.6-P1	—	EOL
4.2	Jul 15, 2010	—	Mar 5, 2015	4114d ago	4.2.8	—	EOL
4.1	Dec 19, 2008	—	Oct 5, 2022	1343d ago	4.1-ESV-R16-P2	—	EOL

Isc Dhcp End of Life Dates

Related technologies

Same category

Frequently Asked Questions