FFmpeg 4.2 · Version Status
FFmpeg 4.2 End of Life Date
FFmpeg 4.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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FFmpeg 4.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 83 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 21, 2026
83 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.2.11
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 5, 2019
FFmpeg 4.2 series
Lifecycle detail
FFmpeg 4.2 was released on August 5, 2019 and support ended on June 21, 2026 — a supported lifespan of 6 years and 11 months, longer than the 2 years and 3 months median for FFmpeg releases. It was not an LTS release; FFmpeg reserves longer patch windows for its LTS versions. The last patch it will ever receive is 4.2.11, published May 17, 2025 — 1 year and 1 month before support ended. It has been without security patches for 3 months. 1 newer FFmpeg release has shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended FFmpeg 4.2 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL. Compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 0.5 |
0.5.15 |
Nov 29, 2014 |
EOL |
| 0.6 |
0.6.7 |
Sep 23, 2013 |
EOL |
| 0.7 |
0.7.17 |
Mar 12, 2015 |
EOL |
| 0.8 |
0.8.15 |
Oct 6, 2013 |
EOL |
| 0.9 |
0.9.4 |
Mar 21, 2014 |
EOL |
| 0.10 |
0.10.16 |
Mar 12, 2015 |
EOL |
| 0.11 |
0.11.5 |
Mar 10, 2014 |
EOL |
| 1.0 |
1.0.10 |
Jul 20, 2014 |
EOL |
What does FFmpeg 4.2 end of life mean?
When FFmpeg 4.2 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 FFmpeg 4.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to FFmpeg 9.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does FFmpeg 4.2 reach end of life?
FFmpeg 4.2 reached end of life on June 21, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is FFmpeg 4.2 still supported?
No. FFmpeg 4.2 reached end of life on June 21, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from FFmpeg 4.2?
The recommended upgrade from FFmpeg 4.2 is
FFmpeg 9.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
FFmpeg full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running FFmpeg 4.2 past EOL?
When FFmpeg 4.2 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 FFmpeg should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.