Debian 11 · Version Status
Debian 11 End of Life Date
Debian 11 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Debian 11 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 633 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Aug 14, 2024
633 days past EOL
Latest Release
11.11
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 14, 2021
Debian 11 series
TuxCare
Extended Debian 11 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 11 end of life mean?
When Debian 11 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 11 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 11 reach end of life?
Debian 11 reached end of life on August 14, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Debian 11 still supported?
No. Debian 11 reached end of life on August 14, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Debian 11?
The recommended upgrade from Debian 11 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 11 past EOL?
When Debian 11 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.