Windows 5-sp3.x — End of Life
EOL High riskWindows 5-sp3.x reached end of life on Apr 8, 2014, 4565 days ago, and no longer receives security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 5.1.2600. 2 CVEs are tracked for this series. 1 of them was published after the end of life of the affected cycle and will not get an official patch.
Windows 5-sp3.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-sp3 | Apr 21, 2008 | Apr 14, 2009 | Apr 8, 2014 | 5.1.2600 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Windows 5-sp3.x (2)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-36958 | HIGH | 7.8 | 30.79% | — | 5-sp3 | A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file … | Aug 12, 2021 |
| CVE-1999-0524 | MEDIUM | 4.0 | 32.15% | — | 5-sp3 | ICMP information such as (1) netmask and (2) timestamp is allowed from arbitrary hosts. | Aug 1, 1997 |
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/windows/5-sp3)Frequently asked questions
Is Windows 5-sp3 end of life?
Yes. All Windows 5-sp3.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 2 known CVEs affecting Windows 5-sp3.x. Migrate to a supported version as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Windows 5-sp3?
There are 2 CVEs tracked for Windows 5-sp3.x. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest Windows 5-sp3 version?
The latest Windows 5-sp3.x patch release is 5.1.2600. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
When was Windows 5-sp3 first released?
Windows 5-sp3 was released on April 21, 2008. See the full version timeline in the table above.
Is it safe to run Windows 5-sp3 in production?
No. Windows 5-sp3 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA