Sles 10.3 · Version Status
Sles 10.3 End of Life Date
Sles 10.3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Sles 10.3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 5324 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 11, 2011
5324 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Oct 12, 2009
Sles 10.3 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 10.0 |
— |
Dec 31, 2007 |
EOL |
| 10.1 |
— |
Nov 30, 2008 |
EOL |
| 10.2 |
— |
Apr 11, 2010 |
EOL |
| 11.0 |
— |
Dec 31, 2010 |
EOL |
| → 10.3 |
— |
Oct 11, 2011 |
EOL |
| 11.1 |
— |
Aug 31, 2012 |
EOL |
| 10.4 |
— |
Jul 31, 2013 |
EOL |
| 11.2 |
— |
Jan 31, 2014 |
EOL |
What does Sles 10.3 end of life mean?
When Sles 10.3 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 Sles 10.3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Sles 16.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Sles 10.3 reach end of life?
Sles 10.3 reached end of life on October 11, 2011. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Sles 10.3 still supported?
No. Sles 10.3 reached end of life on October 11, 2011 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Sles 10.3?
The recommended upgrade from Sles 10.3 is
Sles 16.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Sles full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Sles 10.3 past EOL?
When Sles 10.3 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 Sles should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.