Ubuntu 22.x — End of Life
Active Actively exploitedUbuntu 22.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.10 | Oct 20, 2022 | Jul 20, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | 22.10 | EOL |
| 22.04LTS | Apr 21, 2022 | Sep 30, 2024 | Apr 1, 2027 | 22.04.5 | Active |
CVEs affecting Ubuntu 22.x (5)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-31431 | HIGH | 7.8 | 96.27% | KEV | 22.04 | 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 | 22.10 | In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Revert to operating out-of-pla… | Apr 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-3888 | HIGH | 7.8 | 0.38% | — | 22.04 | Local privilege escalation in snapd on Linux allows local attackers to get root privilege by re-creating snap's private … | Mar 17, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-3497 | HIGH | 7.5 | 2.18% | — | 22.04 | Vulnerability in the OpenSSH GSSAPI delta included in various Linux distributions. This vulnerability affects the GSSAPI… | Mar 12, 2026 |
| CVE-2022-0492 | HIGH | 7.8 | 5.53% | KEV | 22.04 | A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel’s cgroup_release_agent_write in the kernel/cgroup/cgroup-v1.c function. Th… | Mar 3, 2022 |
Ubuntu 22.x will reach end of life — migrate to Ubuntu 23.x
Ubuntu 23.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Ubuntu 22.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ubuntu 22 end of life?
Partially. Some Ubuntu 22.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Ubuntu 22?
There are 5 CVEs tracked for Ubuntu 22.x and 3 listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest Ubuntu 22 version?
The latest Ubuntu 22.x patch release is 22.10, released on October 20, 2022. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Ubuntu 22 to Ubuntu 23?
To migrate from Ubuntu 22 to Ubuntu 23: (1) review the official Ubuntu 23 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 22 in production?
Ubuntu 22 is still supported and safe for production use until July 20, 2023. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (22.10) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA