Ibm I 4.4 · Version Status
Ibm I 4.4 End of Life Date
Ibm I 4.4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ibm I 4.4 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 9109 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 31, 2001
9109 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.4
Standard release
Release Date
May 21, 1999
Ibm I 4.4 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.1 |
2.1.1 |
Jun 30, 1994 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2 |
Mar 31, 1995 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3 |
May 31, 1996 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
3.0.5 |
May 31, 1997 |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
3.1 |
Oct 31, 1998 |
EOL |
| 3.2 |
3.2 |
May 31, 2000 |
EOL |
| 3.6 |
3.6 |
Oct 31, 1998 |
EOL |
| 3.7 |
3.7 |
Jun 30, 1999 |
EOL |
What does Ibm I 4.4 end of life mean?
When Ibm I 4.4 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 I 4.4 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ibm I 7.6 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ibm I 4.4 reach end of life?
Ibm I 4.4 reached end of life on May 31, 2001. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Ibm I 4.4 still supported?
No. Ibm I 4.4 reached end of life on May 31, 2001 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Ibm I 4.4?
The recommended upgrade from Ibm I 4.4 is
Ibm I 7.6 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ibm I full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ibm I 4.4 past EOL?
When Ibm I 4.4 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 I should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.