Oracle Database 12.2 · Version Status
Oracle Database 12.2 End of Life Date
Oracle Database 12.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Oracle Database 12.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1500 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 31, 2022
1500 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Mar 1, 2017
Oracle Database 12.2 series
All Oracle Database Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 9.0 |
— |
Dec 31, 2003 |
EOL |
| 9.2 LTS |
— |
Jul 31, 2007 |
EOL |
| 10.1 LTS |
— |
Jan 31, 2009 |
EOL |
| 10.2 LTS |
— |
Jul 31, 2010 |
EOL |
| 11.1 LTS |
— |
Aug 31, 2012 |
EOL |
| 11.2 LTS |
— |
Jan 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 12.1 LTS |
— |
Jul 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| → 12.2 |
— |
Mar 31, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Oracle Database 12.2 end of life mean?
When Oracle Database 12.2 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 Oracle Database 12.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Oracle Database 23 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Oracle Database 12.2 reach end of life?
Oracle Database 12.2 reached end of life on March 31, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Oracle Database 12.2 still supported?
No. Oracle Database 12.2 reached end of life on March 31, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Oracle Database 12.2?
The recommended upgrade from Oracle Database 12.2 is
Oracle Database 23 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Oracle Database full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Oracle Database 12.2 past EOL?
When Oracle Database 12.2 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 Oracle Database should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.