Alpine Linux 3.4 · Version Status
Alpine Linux 3.4 End of Life Date
Alpine Linux 3.4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Alpine Linux 3.4 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2930 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 1, 2018
2930 days past EOL
Latest Release
3.4.6
Standard release
Release Date
May 31, 2016
Alpine Linux 3.4 series
All Alpine Linux Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.1 |
2.1.6 |
Nov 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.5 |
May 1, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.6 |
Nov 1, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.11 |
May 1, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.4 |
Nov 1, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2.6 |
2.6.8 |
May 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 2.7 |
2.7.9 |
Nov 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
3.0.6 |
May 1, 2016 |
EOL |
What does Alpine Linux 3.4 end of life mean?
When Alpine Linux 3.4 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Alpine Linux 3.4 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Alpine Linux 3.23 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Alpine Linux 3.4 reach end of life?
Alpine Linux 3.4 reached end of life on May 1, 2018. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Alpine Linux 3.4 still supported?
No. Alpine Linux 3.4 reached end of life on May 1, 2018 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Alpine Linux 3.4?
The recommended upgrade from Alpine Linux 3.4 is
Alpine Linux 3.23 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Alpine Linux full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Alpine Linux 3.4 past EOL?
When Alpine Linux 3.4 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Alpine Linux should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.