Cumulus Linux 5.12.z
5.12.z
Os Release
· Cumulus Linux 5.y.z Series
KEV assessment: No entries for this vendor in this KEV snapshot; this does not establish device safety or cover third-party components. Coverage details.
Is Cumulus Linux 5.12.z still maintained?
No. NVIDIA / Mellanox no longer maintains Cumulus Linux 5.12.z; support ended 2026-02-28. It receives no fixes of any kind, including security patches. Devices running it are unpatched against any newer vulnerability — plan an upgrade to a maintained release. See NVIDIA / Mellanox's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for Cumulus Linux 5.12.z stop?
NVIDIA / Mellanox has not published an end-of-engineering date for Cumulus Linux 5.12.z.
What should I upgrade Cumulus Linux 5.12.z to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained NVIDIA / Mellanox release. Check the release-train table on the vendor page for the nearest supported version.
Cumulus Linux 5.12.z Release Lifecycle
Cumulus Linux 5.12.z is a NVIDIA / Mellanox Cumulus Linux 5.y.z software release. Releases are maintained on a fixed schedule: NVIDIA / Mellanox ships fixes and security patches until the release reaches end of engineering, after which a device must be upgraded to a maintained release to stay patchable. The dates below are milestones for the software train, not for any specific appliance — hardware running this release has its own separate lifecycle. This product has reached end of life as of , meaning NVIDIA / Mellanox no longer provides technical support, software updates, or hardware replacement for this product. Organizations still running the Cumulus Linux 5.12.z should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Last date of support | 8mo ago |
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