Samba 4.2 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2016-09-07 (3683 days ago)
Upgrade: Samba 4.2 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 4.25, 4.24, 4.23.
| Product | Samba |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 4.2 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2015-03-04 |
| Active support until | 2016-03-22 |
| End of life | 2016-09-07 |
| Latest version | 4.2.14 (2016-07-07) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samba 4.2 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2016-09-07 (3683 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Samba 4.2 reach end of life?
Samba 4.2 reached end of life on 2016-09-07.
When was Samba 4.2 released?
Samba 4.2 was first released on 2015-03-04.
What is the latest Samba 4.2 version?
The latest 4.2 release is 4.2.14, published on 2016-07-07.
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