SLES 16.x — End of Life

Active
EOL: Nov 30, 2027in 402d1 release in this series0 CVEs

SLES 16.x is still supported until Nov 30, 2027, in 402 days. No CVE is currently tracked for SLES 16.x.

SLES 16.x — All releases

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateLatest patchStatusAlert me
16.0Nov 4, 2025—Nov 30, 2027—Active

CVEs affecting SLES 16.x (0)

No CVEs tracked for SLES 16.x.

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Frequently asked questions

Is SLES 16 end of life?

No. SLES 16.x is still supported until November 30, 2027. It continues to receive security patches and bug fixes.

What CVEs affect SLES 16?

No CVEs are currently tracked for SLES 16.x in the NVD data we monitor.

What is the latest SLES 16 version?

Check the version table above for the latest SLES 16.x patch release.

When was SLES 16 first released?

SLES 16.0 was released on November 4, 2025. See the full version timeline in the table above.

Is it safe to run SLES 16 in production?

Yes, SLES 16 is still supported. Support ends on November 30, 2027. Make sure you run the latest patch to have all security fixes applied.

Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA