Ubuntu 17.x — End of Life
EOL Actively exploitedUbuntu 17.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10 | Oct 19, 2017 | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 | 17.10 | EOL |
| 17.04 | Apr 13, 2017 | Jan 13, 2018 | Jan 13, 2018 | 17.04 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Ubuntu 17.x (6)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-31431 | HIGH | 7.8 | 96.27% | KEV | 17.10 | 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 | 17.04 | In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Revert to operating out-of-pla… | Apr 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2018-13785 | MEDIUM | 6.5 | 4.47% | — | 17.10 | In libpng 1.6.34, a wrong calculation of row_factor in the png_check_chunk_length function (pngrutil.c) may trigger an i… | Jul 9, 2018 |
| CVE-2018-3639 | MEDIUM | 5.5 | 60.63% | — | 17.10 | 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% | — | 17.10 | Systems with microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and branch prediction may allow unauthorized disclosure of … | Jan 4, 2018 |
| CVE-2017-5753 | MEDIUM | 5.6 | 93.84% | — | 17.04 | Systems with microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and branch prediction may allow unauthorized disclosure of … | Jan 4, 2018 |
Ubuntu 17.x is EOL — migrate to Ubuntu 18.x
Ubuntu 18.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Ubuntu 17.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ubuntu 17 end of life?
Yes. All Ubuntu 17.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 6 known CVEs affecting Ubuntu 17.x. Migrate to Ubuntu 18.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Ubuntu 17?
There are 6 CVEs tracked for Ubuntu 17.x 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 17 version?
The latest Ubuntu 17.x patch release is 17.10, released on October 19, 2017. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Ubuntu 17 to Ubuntu 18?
To migrate from Ubuntu 17 to Ubuntu 18: (1) review the official Ubuntu 18 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 17 in production?
No. Ubuntu 17 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Critically, 2 CVEs affecting Ubuntu 17.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