Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a · Version Status
Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a End of Life Date
Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 8939 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 1, 2002
8939 days past EOL
Latest Release
6.50.480
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 24, 1998
Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a series
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
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Extended Support
Extended Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a support is available
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All Microsoft 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 Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a end of life mean?
When Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a 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 Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Microsoft SQL Server 17.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a reach end of life?
Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a reached end of life on January 1, 2002. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a still supported?
No. Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a reached end of life on January 1, 2002 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a?
The recommended upgrade from Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a is
Microsoft SQL Server 17.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Microsoft SQL Server full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a past EOL?
When Microsoft SQL Server 6.50-sp5a 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 Microsoft SQL Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.