IBM AIX 7.3.4 · Version Status
IBM AIX 7.3.4 End of Life Date
IBM AIX 7.3.4 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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IBM AIX 7.3.4 is actively supported. EOL date: December 31, 2028.
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EOL Date
Dec 31, 2028
843 days remaining
Latest Release
7.3.4
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 6, 2025
IBM AIX 7.3.4 series
Lifecycle detail
IBM AIX 7.3.4 was released on December 6, 2025 and support is scheduled to end on December 31, 2028 — a planned supported lifespan of 3 years and 1 month, in line with the 3 years median for IBM AIX releases. Its most recent patch is 7.3.4, published December 31, 2025.
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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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 6.1.9 |
6.1.9 |
Apr 30, 2017 |
EOL |
| 7.1.5 |
7.1.5 |
Apr 30, 2023 |
EOL |
| 7.2.0 |
7.2.0 |
Dec 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 7.2.1 |
7.2.1 |
Nov 30, 2019 |
EOL |
| 7.2.2 |
7.2.2 |
Oct 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 7.2.3 |
7.2.3 |
Sep 30, 2021 |
EOL |
| 7.2.4 |
7.2.4 |
Nov 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 7.2.5 |
7.2.5 |
EOL |
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What does IBM AIX 7.3.4 end of life mean?
When IBM AIX 7.3.4 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 IBM AIX 7.3.4 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to IBM AIX 7.3.4 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBM AIX 7.3.4 reach end of life?
IBM AIX 7.3.4 reached end of life on December 31, 2028. That is 843 days remaining.
Is IBM AIX 7.3.4 still supported?
Yes, IBM AIX 7.3.4 is currently supported. The EOL date is December 31, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from IBM AIX 7.3.4?
The recommended upgrade from IBM AIX 7.3.4 is
IBM AIX 7.3.4 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
IBM AIX full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running IBM AIX 7.3.4 past EOL?
When IBM AIX 7.3.4 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 IBM AIX should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.