Sles 16.0 · Version Status
Sles 16.0 End of Life Date
Sles 16.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Sles 16.0 is actively supported. EOL date: November 30, 2027.
EOL Date
Nov 30, 2027
570 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Nov 4, 2025
Sles 16.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 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 16.0 end of life mean?
When Sles 16.0 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 Sles 16.0 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 16.0 reach end of life?
Sles 16.0 reached end of life on November 30, 2027. That is 570 days remaining.
Is Sles 16.0 still supported?
Yes, Sles 16.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is November 30, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Sles 16.0?
The recommended upgrade from Sles 16.0 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 16.0 past EOL?
When Sles 16.0 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 Sles should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.