Exim 4.85 · Version Status
Exim 4.85 End of Life Date
Exim 4.85 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Exim 4.85 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3940 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jul 26, 2015
3940 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.85.2
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 12, 2015
Exim 4.85 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4.50 |
4.50 |
May 4, 2005 |
EOL |
| 4.51 |
4.51 |
Jul 1, 2005 |
EOL |
| 4.52 |
4.52 |
Sep 26, 2005 |
EOL |
| 4.53 |
4.53 |
Oct 4, 2005 |
EOL |
| 4.54 |
4.54 |
Apr 5, 2006 |
EOL |
| 4.61 |
4.61 |
Apr 29, 2006 |
EOL |
| 4.62 |
4.62 |
Aug 1, 2006 |
EOL |
| 4.63 |
4.63 |
Dec 20, 2006 |
EOL |
What does Exim 4.85 end of life mean?
When Exim 4.85 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 Exim 4.85 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Exim 4.99 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Exim 4.85 reach end of life?
Exim 4.85 reached end of life on July 26, 2015. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Exim 4.85 still supported?
No. Exim 4.85 reached end of life on July 26, 2015 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Exim 4.85?
The recommended upgrade from Exim 4.85 is
Exim 4.99 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Exim full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Exim 4.85 past EOL?
When Exim 4.85 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 Exim should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.