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OpenBSD 2.3

SKU OPENBSD-2.3

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Unsupported since * · 10037 days ago

OpenBSD 2.3 reached end of support on (10037 days ago).

Released
28y 6mo ago
End of software maintenance
*
27y 6mo ago
End of security support
*
27y 6mo ago
End of support
*
27y 6mo ago

Lifecycle Milestones

Released 28y 6mo ago
End of software maintenance * 27y 6mo ago
End of security vulnerability support * 27y 6mo ago
Last date of support * 27y 6mo ago

* Computed from OpenBSD's published policy: “Only the two most recent OpenBSD releases receive security and reliability fixes for the base system.” — openbsd.org. Inputs: OpenBSD 2.5 release: 1999-05-19.

Is OpenBSD 2.3 still maintained?

No. OpenBSD no longer maintains OpenBSD 2.3; support ended on 1999-05-19. It receives no fixes of any kind, including security patches. Plan an upgrade to a maintained release. See OpenBSD's lifecycle bulletin.

When do security fixes for OpenBSD 2.3 stop?

OpenBSD stopped security fixes for OpenBSD 2.3 on 1999-05-19. A system on this release cannot be patched against vulnerabilities disclosed after that date without upgrading.

What should I upgrade OpenBSD 2.3 to?

Upgrade to a currently maintained OpenBSD release. Check OpenBSD's release notes for the recommended version.

OpenBSD 2.3 Release Lifecycle

OpenBSD 2.3 is a release line of OpenBSD. OpenBSD ships bug fixes until the end of active support and security fixes until the end of security support; after that, systems still running it must move to a supported release to stay patchable. The dates below are the published milestones for this release line. Dates marked * are computed from OpenBSD's published support policy rather than printed by the vendor. This release has reached end of life as of , meaning OpenBSD no longer provides bug fixes or security updates for it. Installations still running OpenBSD 2.3 should move to a supported release.

Applicable Platforms

OpenBSD

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