Ubuntu 6.06 · Version Status
Ubuntu 6.06 End of Life Date
Ubuntu 6.06 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ubuntu 6.06 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 5456 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 1, 2011
5456 days past EOL
Latest Release
6.06.2
LTS release
Release Date
Aug 10, 2006
Ubuntu 6.06 series
TuxCare
Extended Ubuntu 6.06 Support
Extended Lifecycle Support for Ubuntu — security patches beyond Canonical EOL.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 4.10 |
4.10 |
Apr 30, 2006 |
EOL |
| 5.04 |
5.04 |
Oct 31, 2006 |
EOL |
| 5.10 |
5.10 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
EOL |
| → 6.06 LTS |
6.06.2 |
Jun 1, 2011 |
EOL |
| 6.10 |
6.10 |
Apr 26, 2008 |
EOL |
| 7.04 |
7.04 |
Oct 19, 2008 |
EOL |
| 7.10 |
7.10 |
Apr 18, 2009 |
EOL |
| 8.04 LTS |
8.04.4 |
May 9, 2013 |
EOL |
What does Ubuntu 6.06 end of life mean?
When Ubuntu 6.06 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 Ubuntu 6.06 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ubuntu 26.04 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ubuntu 6.06 reach end of life?
Ubuntu 6.06 reached end of life on June 1, 2011. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Ubuntu 6.06 still supported?
No. Ubuntu 6.06 reached end of life on June 1, 2011 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Ubuntu 6.06?
The recommended upgrade from Ubuntu 6.06 is
Ubuntu 26.04 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ubuntu full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ubuntu 6.06 past EOL?
When Ubuntu 6.06 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 Ubuntu should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.