Ovirt 4.3 · Version Status
Ovirt 4.3 End of Life Date
Ovirt 4.3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ovirt 4.3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2180 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 20, 2020
2180 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.3.11.4
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 22, 2019
Ovirt 4.3 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 3.6 |
3.6.13.5 |
Jun 23, 2016 |
EOL |
| 4.0 |
4.0.7.5 |
Jan 12, 2017 |
EOL |
| 4.1 |
4.1.11.2 |
Dec 17, 2017 |
EOL |
| 4.2 |
4.2.8.9 |
Feb 4, 2019 |
EOL |
| → 4.3 |
4.3.11.4 |
May 20, 2020 |
EOL |
| 4.4 |
4.4.10.7 |
May 20, 2022 |
EOL |
| 4.5 |
4.5.7 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Ovirt 4.3 end of life mean?
When Ovirt 4.3 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 Ovirt 4.3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ovirt 4.5 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ovirt 4.3 reach end of life?
Ovirt 4.3 reached end of life on May 20, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Ovirt 4.3 still supported?
No. Ovirt 4.3 reached end of life on May 20, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Ovirt 4.3?
The recommended upgrade from Ovirt 4.3 is
Ovirt 4.5 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ovirt full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ovirt 4.3 past EOL?
When Ovirt 4.3 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 Ovirt should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.