Netbsd 10 · Version Status
Netbsd 10 End of Life Date
Netbsd 10 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Netbsd 10 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
10.1
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 28, 2024
Netbsd 10 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.6.2 |
May 17, 2006 |
EOL |
| 2 |
2.1 |
Aug 21, 2008 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.1 |
May 30, 2009 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.0.1 |
Supported |
Active |
| 5 |
5.2.3 |
Nov 11, 2015 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.1.5 |
Aug 23, 2018 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.2 |
Jun 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.3 |
May 4, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Netbsd 10 end of life mean?
When Netbsd 10 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 Netbsd 10 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Netbsd 10 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Netbsd 10 reach end of life?
Netbsd 10 has already reached end of life.
Is Netbsd 10 still supported?
Yes, Netbsd 10 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Netbsd 10?
The recommended upgrade from Netbsd 10 is
Netbsd 10 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Netbsd full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Netbsd 10 past EOL?
When Netbsd 10 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 Netbsd should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.