Openbsd 5.x — End of Life
EOLOpenbsd 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | Mar 29, 2016 | — | Apr 11, 2017 | — | EOL | |
| 5.8 | Oct 18, 2015 | — | Sep 1, 2016 | — | EOL | |
| 5.7 | May 1, 2015 | — | Mar 29, 2016 | — | EOL | |
| 5.6 | Nov 1, 2014 | — | Oct 18, 2015 | — | EOL | |
| 5.5 | May 1, 2014 | — | May 1, 2015 | — | EOL | |
| 5.4 | Nov 1, 2013 | — | Nov 1, 2014 | — | EOL | |
| 5.3 | May 1, 2013 | — | May 1, 2014 | — | EOL | |
| 5.2 | Nov 1, 2012 | — | Nov 1, 2013 | — | EOL | |
| 5.1 | May 1, 2012 | — | May 1, 2013 | — | EOL | |
| 5.0 | Nov 1, 2011 | — | Nov 1, 2012 | — | EOL |
CVEs affecting Openbsd 5.x (0)
Openbsd 5.x is EOL — migrate to Openbsd 6.x
Openbsd 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Openbsd 5.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Openbsd 5 end of life?
Yes. All Openbsd 5.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Openbsd 6.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Openbsd 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Openbsd 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Openbsd 5 version?
Check the version table above for the latest Openbsd 5.x patch release.
How to migrate from Openbsd 5 to Openbsd 6?
To migrate from Openbsd 5 to Openbsd 6: (1) review the official Openbsd 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 Openbsd 5 in production?
No. Openbsd 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