Antix 19 · Version Status
Antix 19 End of Life Date
Antix 19 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Antix 19 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 678 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 30, 2024
678 days past EOL
Latest Release
19.5
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 17, 2019
Antix 19 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 15 |
15 |
Jun 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 16 |
16.3 |
Jun 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 17 |
17.4.1 |
Jun 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 19 |
19.5 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 21 |
22 |
Jun 30, 2026 |
Warning |
| 23 |
23 |
Jun 10, 2028 |
Active |
What does Antix 19 end of life mean?
When Antix 19 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 Antix 19 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Antix 23 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Antix 19 reach end of life?
Antix 19 reached end of life on June 30, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Antix 19 still supported?
No. Antix 19 reached end of life on June 30, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Antix 19?
The recommended upgrade from Antix 19 is
Antix 23 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Antix full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Antix 19 past EOL?
When Antix 19 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 Antix should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.