Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 · Version Status
Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 End of Life Date
Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Dates read at the vendor's own lifecycle pages (learn.microsoft.com); the source of each date is on the product page.
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Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2503 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 12, 2019
2503 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
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Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 series
Where these dates come from
End of lifeDec 12, 2019Vendor's own page, checked by a person · learn.microsoft.com · checked Oct 19, 2026high · 2 sources agree End of active supportDec 12, 2019Vendor's own page, checked by a person · learn.microsoft.com · checked Oct 19, 2026high · 2 sources agree 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
It has been without security patches for 6 years and 10 months. 14 newer Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 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 Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 support options
Some vendors and third parties sell security patches beyond end of life; whether one covers this version varies. Right now that coverage spans Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 10.2. Compare your options.
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All Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 4.0 |
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Mar 6, 2017 |
EOL |
| → 4.1 |
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Dec 12, 2019 |
EOL |
| 4.2 |
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Aug 24, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
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Jul 14, 2021 |
EOL |
| 6.2 |
6.2.2 |
Jun 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 6.4 |
6.4.0 |
Feb 27, 2023 |
EOL |
| 7.0 |
7.0.0 |
Jul 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 7.2 |
7.2.2 |
Jan 31, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 end of life mean?
When Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 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 Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 13.6 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 reach end of life?
Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 reached end of life on December 12, 2019. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 still supported?
No. Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 reached end of life on December 12, 2019 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1?
What are the security risks of running Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 past EOL?
Since Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server 4.1 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 Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.