oVirt 4.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
oVirt 4.2 reached end of life on 4 Feb 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,743 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to oVirt 4.5. Support timeline
Official dates from the oVirt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Dec 2017 | — |
| End of life | 4 Feb 2019 | 7.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.2.8.9 · 25 Sept 2019 | final |
Where to go from 4.2
Recommended target: oVirt 4.5.
The newest actively supported branch is oVirt 4.5 (latest release 4.5.7).
Frequently asked questions
Is oVirt 4.2 still safe to use?
oVirt 4.2 reached end of life on 4 Feb 2019, 2,743 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download oVirt 4.2?
Yes — the final release (4.2.8.9) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade oVirt 4.2 to?
Upgrade to oVirt 4.5, the newest actively supported branch.