MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 · Version Status
MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 End of Life Date
MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 9901 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 31, 1999
9901 days past EOL
Latest Release
6.0.151
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 13, 1995
MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 series
All MS SQL Server Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 6.0-sp3 |
6.0.151 |
Mar 31, 1999 |
EOL |
| 6.50-sp5a |
6.50.480 |
Jan 1, 2002 |
EOL |
| 7.0-sp4 |
7.0.1152 |
Jan 11, 2011 |
EOL |
| 8.0-sp4 |
8.0.2305 QFE |
Apr 9, 2013 |
EOL |
| 9.0 |
9.0.1399 |
Jul 10, 2007 |
EOL |
| 9.0-sp1 |
9.0.2233 |
Apr 8, 2008 |
EOL |
| 9.00-sp2 |
9.00.3325 CU13 |
Jan 12, 2010 |
EOL |
| 10.00 |
10.00.1835 CU10 |
Apr 13, 2010 |
EOL |
What does MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 end of life mean?
When MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 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 MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to MS SQL Server 17.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 reach end of life?
MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 reached end of life on March 31, 1999. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 still supported?
No. MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 reached end of life on March 31, 1999 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3?
The recommended upgrade from MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 is
MS SQL Server 17.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
MS SQL Server full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 past EOL?
When MS SQL Server 6.0-sp3 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 MS SQL Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.