Debian 1.2 · Version Status
Debian 1.2 End of Life Date
Debian 1.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Debian 1.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 10425 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 23, 1997
10425 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.2
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 12, 1996
Debian 1.2 series
TuxCare
Extended Debian 1.2 Support
Extended Lifecycle Support for Debian beyond official EOL.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.1 |
1.1 |
Dec 12, 1996 |
EOL |
| → 1.2 |
1.2 |
Oct 23, 1997 |
EOL |
| 1.3 |
1.3.1 r.6 |
Dec 8, 1998 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0r5 |
Feb 15, 1999 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1r5 |
Sep 30, 2000 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2r7 |
Jun 30, 2003 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
3.0r6 |
Jun 30, 2006 |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
3.1r8 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
EOL |
What does Debian 1.2 end of life mean?
When Debian 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 Debian 1.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Debian 13 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Debian 1.2 reach end of life?
Debian 1.2 reached end of life on October 23, 1997. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Debian 1.2 still supported?
No. Debian 1.2 reached end of life on October 23, 1997 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Debian 1.2?
The recommended upgrade from Debian 1.2 is
Debian 13 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Debian full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Debian 1.2 past EOL?
When Debian 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 Debian should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.