Visual Studio 17.x — End of Life
ActiveVisual Studio 17.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.14LTS | May 13, 2025 | — | Jan 13, 2032 | 17.14.36 | Active | |
| 17.13 | Feb 11, 2025 | — | May 13, 2025 | 17.13.7 | EOL | |
| 17.12LTS | Nov 12, 2024 | — | Jul 14, 2026 | 17.12.22 | EOL | |
| 17.11 | Aug 13, 2024 | — | Nov 12, 2024 | 17.11.6 | EOL | |
| 17.10LTS | May 21, 2024 | — | Jan 13, 2026 | 17.10.21 | EOL | |
| 17.9 | Feb 13, 2024 | — | May 21, 2024 | 17.9.7 | EOL | |
| 17.8LTS | Nov 14, 2023 | — | Jul 8, 2025 | 17.8.23 | EOL | |
| 17.7 | Aug 8, 2023 | — | Nov 14, 2023 | 17.7.7 | EOL | |
| 17.6LTS | May 16, 2023 | — | Jan 14, 2025 | 17.6.22 | EOL | |
| 17.5 | Feb 21, 2023 | — | May 16, 2023 | 17.5.5 | EOL | |
| 17.4LTS | Nov 8, 2022 | — | Jul 9, 2024 | 17.4.21 | EOL | |
| 17.3 | Aug 9, 2022 | — | Nov 8, 2022 | 17.3.7 | EOL | |
| 17.2LTS | May 10, 2022 | — | Jan 9, 2024 | 17.2.23 | EOL | |
| 17.1 | Feb 15, 2022 | — | May 10, 2022 | 17.1.7 | EOL | |
| 17.0LTS | Nov 8, 2021 | — | Jul 11, 2023 | 17.0.23 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Visual Studio 17.x (0)
Visual Studio 17.x will reach end of life — migrate to Visual Studio 18.x
Visual Studio 18.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Visual Studio 17.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Visual Studio 17 end of life?
Partially. Some Visual Studio 17.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Visual Studio 17?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Visual Studio 17.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Visual Studio 17 version?
The latest Visual Studio 17.x patch release is 17.14.36, released on July 14, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Visual Studio 17 to Visual Studio 18?
To migrate from Visual Studio 17 to Visual Studio 18: (1) review the official Visual Studio 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 Visual Studio 17 in production?
Visual Studio 17 is still supported and safe for production use until January 13, 2032. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (17.14.36) to have all security fixes applied.
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