Tvos 17 · Version Status
Tvos 17 End of Life Date
Tvos 17 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Tvos 17 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 600 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 16, 2024
600 days past EOL
Latest Release
17.6.1
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 18, 2023
Tvos 17 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 9 |
9.2.2 |
Sep 13, 2016 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.2.2 |
Sep 19, 2017 |
EOL |
| 11 |
11.4.1 |
Sep 17, 2018 |
EOL |
| 12 |
12.4.1 |
Sep 24, 2019 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.4.8 |
Sep 16, 2020 |
EOL |
| 14 |
14.7 |
Sep 20, 2021 |
EOL |
| 15 |
15.6 |
Sep 12, 2022 |
EOL |
| 16 |
16.6 |
Sep 18, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Tvos 17 end of life mean?
When Tvos 17 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 Tvos 17 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Tvos 26 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tvos 17 reach end of life?
Tvos 17 reached end of life on September 16, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Tvos 17 still supported?
No. Tvos 17 reached end of life on September 16, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Tvos 17?
The recommended upgrade from Tvos 17 is
Tvos 26 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Tvos full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Tvos 17 past EOL?
When Tvos 17 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 Tvos should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.