Tails 2 · Version Status
Tails 2 End of Life Date
Tails 2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Tails 2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3225 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jul 10, 2017
3225 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.12
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 27, 2016
Tails 2 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.8.2 |
Jan 25, 2016 |
EOL |
| → 2 |
2.12 |
Jul 10, 2017 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.16 |
Oct 21, 2019 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.29 |
May 2, 2022 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.22 |
Feb 27, 2024 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.19 |
Sep 18, 2025 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.7.2 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Tails 2 end of life mean?
When Tails 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 Tails 2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Tails 7 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tails 2 reach end of life?
Tails 2 reached end of life on July 10, 2017. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Tails 2 still supported?
No. Tails 2 reached end of life on July 10, 2017 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Tails 2?
The recommended upgrade from Tails 2 is
Tails 7 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Tails full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Tails 2 past EOL?
When Tails 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 Tails should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.