Apache Hadoop 1.2 · Version Status
Apache Hadoop 1.2 End of Life Date
Apache Hadoop 1.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Hadoop 1.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 4661 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Aug 4, 2013
4661 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.2.1
Standard release
Release Date
May 14, 2013
Apache Hadoop 1.2 series
All Apache Hadoop Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.4 |
Oct 12, 2012 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.2 |
Mar 6, 2013 |
EOL |
| → 1.2 |
1.2.1 |
Aug 4, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.0 |
Oct 16, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.0 |
Feb 24, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.1 |
Jun 30, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.2 |
Nov 19, 2015 |
EOL |
| 2.6 |
2.6.5 |
Oct 10, 2016 |
EOL |
What does Apache Hadoop 1.2 end of life mean?
When Apache Hadoop 1.2 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 Apache Hadoop 1.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Hadoop 3.5 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Hadoop 1.2 reach end of life?
Apache Hadoop 1.2 reached end of life on August 4, 2013. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Apache Hadoop 1.2 still supported?
No. Apache Hadoop 1.2 reached end of life on August 4, 2013 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Hadoop 1.2?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Hadoop 1.2 is
Apache Hadoop 3.5 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Hadoop full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Hadoop 1.2 past EOL?
When Apache Hadoop 1.2 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 Apache Hadoop should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.