Amazon Linux 2012.03 · Version Status
Amazon Linux 2012.03 End of Life Date
Amazon Linux 2012.03 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon Linux 2012.03 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 860 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 31, 2023
860 days past EOL
Latest Release
2012.03
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 28, 2012
Amazon Linux 2012.03 series
All Amazon Linux Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2010.11 |
2010.11 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2011.09 |
2011.09 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| → 2012.03 |
2012.03 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2012.09 |
2012.09 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2013.03 |
2013.03 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2013.09 |
2013.09 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2014.03 |
2014.03 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2014.09 |
2014.09 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Amazon Linux 2012.03 end of life mean?
When Amazon Linux 2012.03 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 Amazon Linux 2012.03 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon Linux 2023 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon Linux 2012.03 reach end of life?
Amazon Linux 2012.03 reached end of life on December 31, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Amazon Linux 2012.03 still supported?
No. Amazon Linux 2012.03 reached end of life on December 31, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon Linux 2012.03?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon Linux 2012.03 is
Amazon Linux 2023 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon Linux full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon Linux 2012.03 past EOL?
When Amazon Linux 2012.03 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 Amazon Linux should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.