Ubuntu 12.x — End of Life
EOL Actively exploitedUbuntu 12.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.10 | Oct 18, 2012 | May 16, 2014 | May 16, 2014 | 12.10 | EOL |
| 12.04LTS | Apr 26, 2012 | Apr 28, 2017 | Apr 28, 2017 | 12.04.5 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Ubuntu 12.x (15)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-31431 | HIGH | 7.8 | 96.27% | KEV | 12.10 | 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 | 12.04 | In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Revert to operating out-of-pla… | Apr 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2019-18197 | HIGH | 7.5 | 4.45% | — | 12.04 | In xsltCopyText in transform.c in libxslt 1.1.33, a pointer variable isn't reset under certain circumstances. If the rel… | Oct 18, 2019 |
| CVE-2019-16168 | MEDIUM | 6.5 | 4.25% | — | 12.04 | In SQLite through 3.29.0, whereLoopAddBtreeIndex in sqlite3.c can crash a browser or other application because of missin… | Sep 9, 2019 |
| CVE-2019-13118 | MEDIUM | 5.3 | 5.15% | — | 12.04 | In numbers.c in libxslt 1.1.33, a type holding grouping characters of an xsl:number instruction was too narrow and an in… | Jul 1, 2019 |
| CVE-2019-13117 | MEDIUM | 5.3 | 6.46% | — | 12.04 | In numbers.c in libxslt 1.1.33, an xsl:number with certain format strings could lead to a uninitialized read in xsltNumb… | Jul 1, 2019 |
| CVE-2019-11068 | CRITICAL | 9.8 | 5.09% | — | 12.04 | libxslt through 1.1.33 allows bypass of a protection mechanism because callers of xsltCheckRead and xsltCheckWrite permi… | Apr 10, 2019 |
| CVE-2018-10902 | HIGH | 7.8 | 0.52% | — | 12.04 | It was found that the raw midi kernel driver does not protect against concurrent access which leads to a double realloc … | Aug 21, 2018 |
| CVE-2018-3639 | MEDIUM | 5.5 | 60.63% | — | 12.04 | Systems with microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and speculative execution of memory reads before the addres… | May 22, 2018 |
| CVE-2017-5753 | MEDIUM | 5.6 | 93.84% | — | 12.04 | Systems with microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and branch prediction may allow unauthorized disclosure of … | Jan 4, 2018 |
| CVE-2015-8325 | HIGH | 7.8 | 0.63% | — | 12.04 | The do_setup_env function in session.c in sshd in OpenSSH through 7.2p2, when the UseLogin feature is enabled and PAM is… | May 1, 2016 |
| CVE-2015-4000 | LOW | 3.7 | 99.86% | — | 12.04 | The TLS protocol 1.2 and earlier, when a DHE_EXPORT ciphersuite is enabled on a server but not on a client, does not pro… | May 21, 2015 |
| CVE-2015-2808 | LOW | 3.7 | 73.85% | — | 12.04 | The RC4 algorithm, as used in the TLS protocol and SSL protocol, does not properly combine state data with key data duri… | Apr 1, 2015 |
| CVE-2013-2566 | MEDIUM | 5.9 | 84.42% | — | 12.04 | The RC4 algorithm, as used in the TLS protocol and SSL protocol, has many single-byte biases, which makes it easier for … | Mar 15, 2013 |
| CVE-2013-2566 | MEDIUM | 5.9 | 84.42% | — | 12.10 | The RC4 algorithm, as used in the TLS protocol and SSL protocol, has many single-byte biases, which makes it easier for … | Mar 15, 2013 |
Ubuntu 12.x is EOL — migrate to Ubuntu 13.x
Ubuntu 13.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Ubuntu 12.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ubuntu 12 end of life?
Yes. All Ubuntu 12.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 15 known CVEs affecting Ubuntu 12.x, including 1 critical. Migrate to Ubuntu 13.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Ubuntu 12?
There are 15 CVEs tracked for Ubuntu 12.x, including 1 critical severity issue 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 12 version?
The latest Ubuntu 12.x patch release is 12.10, released on October 18, 2012. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Ubuntu 12 to Ubuntu 13?
To migrate from Ubuntu 12 to Ubuntu 13: (1) review the official Ubuntu 13 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 12 in production?
No. Ubuntu 12 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Critically, 2 CVEs affecting Ubuntu 12.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