Linux Mint 19 · Version Status
Linux Mint 19 End of Life Date
Linux Mint 19 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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Linux Mint 19 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1316 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 1, 2023
1316 days past EOL
Latest Release
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LTS release
Release Date
Jun 29, 2018
Linux Mint 19 series
Where these dates come from
End of lifeApr 1, 2023endoflife.date (open dataset) · endoflife.datemedium · 1 source agrees ReleaseJun 29, 2018endoflife.date (open dataset) · endoflife.datemedium · 1 source agrees Confidence: high = two or more independent sources agree (the vendor's page read by our adapter, a person's check against the vendor, the dataset the date came from); medium = one; low = the vendor page disagrees or our last read is stale.
How we source dates.
Lifecycle detail
Linux Mint 19 was released on June 29, 2018 and support ended on April 1, 2023 — a supported lifespan of 4 years and 9 months, longer than the 3 years and 10 months median for Linux Mint LTS releases. It was a long-term support (LTS) release, so it received a longer patch window than the interim releases around it. It has been past its end-of-life date for 3 years and 7 months. 8 newer Linux Mint releases have 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 Linux Mint 19 support options
Some vendors and third parties sell security patches beyond end of life; whether one covers this version varies. Compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 18.1 |
— |
Apr 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 18.3 LTS |
— |
May 3, 2021 |
EOL |
| → 19 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 19.1 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 19.2 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 19.3 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| LMDE 4 'Debbie' |
— |
Aug 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 20 LTS |
— |
Apr 30, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Linux Mint 19 end of life mean?
When Linux Mint 19 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running Linux Mint 19 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Linux Mint 22.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Linux Mint 19 reach end of life?
Linux Mint 19 reached end of life on April 1, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Linux Mint 19 still supported?
No. Linux Mint 19 reached end of life on April 1, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Linux Mint 19?
The recommended upgrade from Linux Mint 19 is
Linux Mint 22.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Linux Mint full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Linux Mint 19 past EOL?
Since Linux Mint 19 reached end of life, the maintainers no longer issue security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL Linux Mint should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.