Samba 3.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Samba 3.3 reached end of life on 9 Aug 2011. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Samba release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Jan 2009 | 17y 8mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 1 Mar 2010 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 9 Aug 2011 | 15y 2mo ago |
| Latest release | 3.3.16 · 24 Jul 2011 | final |
Where to go from 3.3
Recommended target: Samba 4.25 (supported until 31 Mar 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Samba 4.25 (latest release 4.25.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Samba 3.3 still safe to use?
Samba 3.3 reached end of life on 9 Aug 2011, 5,536 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Samba 3.3?
Yes — the final release (3.3.16) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Samba 3.3 to?
Upgrade to Samba 4.25, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Mar 2028).