Slackware 12.0 · Version Status
Slackware 12.0 End of Life Date
Slackware 12.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Slackware 12.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 5029 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Aug 1, 2012
5029 days past EOL
Latest Release
12.0
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 2, 2007
Slackware 12.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 8.0 |
8.0 |
Mar 29, 2003 |
EOL |
| 8.1 |
8.1 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 9.0 |
— |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 9.1 |
9.1 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 10.0 |
10.0 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 10.1 |
10.1 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 10.2 |
10.2 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 11.0 |
11.0 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
What does Slackware 12.0 end of life mean?
When Slackware 12.0 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 Slackware 12.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Slackware 15.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Slackware 12.0 reach end of life?
Slackware 12.0 reached end of life on August 1, 2012. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Slackware 12.0 still supported?
No. Slackware 12.0 reached end of life on August 1, 2012 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Slackware 12.0?
The recommended upgrade from Slackware 12.0 is
Slackware 15.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Slackware full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Slackware 12.0 past EOL?
When Slackware 12.0 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 Slackware should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.