OpenBSD 5.8
OPENBSD-5.8OpenBSD · Release
Unsupported since * · 3722 days ago
OpenBSD 5.8 reached end of support on (3722 days ago).
- Released
- 11y 1mo ago
- End of software maintenance
- *
- 10y 2mo ago
- End of security support
- *
- 10y 2mo ago
- End of support
- *
- 10y 2mo ago
Lifecycle Milestones
| Released | 11y 1mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of software maintenance | * | 10y 2mo ago |
| End of security vulnerability support | * | 10y 2mo ago |
| Last date of support | * | 10y 2mo 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 6.0 release: 2016-09-01.
Is OpenBSD 5.8 still maintained?
No. OpenBSD no longer maintains OpenBSD 5.8; support ended on 2016-09-01. 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 5.8 stop?
OpenBSD stopped security fixes for OpenBSD 5.8 on 2016-09-01. A system on this release cannot be patched against vulnerabilities disclosed after that date without upgrading.
What should I upgrade OpenBSD 5.8 to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained OpenBSD release. Check OpenBSD's release notes for the recommended version.
OpenBSD 5.8 Release Lifecycle
OpenBSD 5.8 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 5.8 should move to a supported release.