Windows 6-sp2.x — End of Life
EOL High riskWindows 6-sp2.x reached end of life on Apr 11, 2017, 3466 days ago, and no longer receives security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 6.0.6002. 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 6-sp2.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-sp2 | Apr 29, 2009 | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 11, 2017 | 6.0.6002 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Windows 6-sp2.x (2)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-36958 | HIGH | 7.8 | 30.79% | — | 6-sp2 | 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% | — | 6-sp2 | 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/6-sp2)Frequently asked questions
Is Windows 6-sp2 end of life?
Yes. All Windows 6-sp2.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 2 known CVEs affecting Windows 6-sp2.x. Migrate to a supported version as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Windows 6-sp2?
There are 2 CVEs tracked for Windows 6-sp2.x. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest Windows 6-sp2 version?
The latest Windows 6-sp2.x patch release is 6.0.6002. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
When was Windows 6-sp2 first released?
Windows 6-sp2 was released on April 29, 2009. See the full version timeline in the table above.
Is it safe to run Windows 6-sp2 in production?
No. Windows 6-sp2 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