Isc Dhcp 4.2 · Version Status
Isc Dhcp 4.2 End of Life Date
Isc Dhcp 4.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Isc Dhcp 4.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 4083 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 5, 2015
4083 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.2.8
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 15, 2010
Isc Dhcp 4.2 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4.1 |
4.1-ESV-R16-P2 |
Oct 5, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 4.2 |
4.2.8 |
Mar 5, 2015 |
EOL |
| 4.3 |
4.3.6-P1 |
Feb 28, 2018 |
EOL |
| 4.4 |
4.4.3-P1 |
Oct 5, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Isc Dhcp 4.2 end of life mean?
When Isc Dhcp 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 Isc Dhcp 4.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to a supported version or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Isc Dhcp 4.2 reach end of life?
Isc Dhcp 4.2 reached end of life on March 5, 2015. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Isc Dhcp 4.2 still supported?
No. Isc Dhcp 4.2 reached end of life on March 5, 2015 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Isc Dhcp 4.2?
What are the security risks of running Isc Dhcp 4.2 past EOL?
When Isc Dhcp 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 Isc Dhcp should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.