SLES 12.x — End of Life
EOLSLES 12.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5 | Dec 9, 2019 | — | Oct 31, 2024 | — | EOL |
| 12.4 | Dec 12, 2018 | — | Jun 30, 2020 | — | EOL |
| 12.3 | Sep 7, 2017 | — | Jun 30, 2019 | — | EOL |
| 12.2 | Nov 8, 2016 | — | Mar 31, 2018 | — | EOL |
| 12.1 | Dec 15, 2015 | — | May 31, 2017 | — | EOL |
| 12.0 | Oct 27, 2014 | — | Jun 30, 2016 | — | EOL |
CVEs affecting SLES 12.x (0)
SLES 12.x is EOL — migrate to SLES 15.x
SLES 15.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before SLES 12.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is SLES 12 end of life?
Yes. All SLES 12.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to SLES 15.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect SLES 12?
No CVEs are currently tracked for SLES 12.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest SLES 12 version?
Check the version table above for the latest SLES 12.x patch release.
How to migrate from SLES 12 to SLES 15?
To migrate from SLES 12 to SLES 15: (1) review the official SLES 15 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 SLES 12 in production?
No. SLES 12 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