Ubuntu 10.x — End of Life
EOL Actively exploitedUbuntu 10.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.10 | Oct 10, 2010 | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 | 10.10 | EOL |
| 10.04LTS | Apr 29, 2010 | May 9, 2013 | May 9, 2013 | 10.04.4 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Ubuntu 10.x (4)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-31431 | HIGH | 7.8 | 96.27% | KEV | 10.10 | In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Revert to operating out-of-pla… | Apr 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-31431 | HIGH | 7.8 | 96.27% | KEV | 10.04 | In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Revert to operating out-of-pla… | Apr 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2009-3555 | CRITICAL | 9.8 | 87.26% | — | 10.10 | The TLS protocol, and the SSL protocol 3.0 and possibly earlier, as used in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS… | Nov 9, 2009 |
| CVE-2009-3555 | CRITICAL | 9.8 | 87.26% | — | 10.04 | The TLS protocol, and the SSL protocol 3.0 and possibly earlier, as used in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS… | Nov 9, 2009 |
Ubuntu 10.x is EOL — migrate to Ubuntu 11.x
Ubuntu 11.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Ubuntu 10.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ubuntu 10 end of life?
Yes. All Ubuntu 10.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 4 known CVEs affecting Ubuntu 10.x, including 2 critical. Migrate to Ubuntu 11.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Ubuntu 10?
There are 4 CVEs tracked for Ubuntu 10.x, including 2 critical severity issues and 2 listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest Ubuntu 10 version?
The latest Ubuntu 10.x patch release is 10.10, released on October 10, 2010. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Ubuntu 10 to Ubuntu 11?
To migrate from Ubuntu 10 to Ubuntu 11: (1) review the official Ubuntu 11 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 Ubuntu 10 in production?
No. Ubuntu 10 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Critically, 2 CVEs affecting Ubuntu 10.x are in the CISA KEV catalog — meaning they are actively exploited in the wild. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA