ClamAV 0.99 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
ClamAV 0.99 reached end of life on 1 Mar 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,987 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to ClamAV 1.5. Check your versionclamscan --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the ClamAV release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Nov 2015 | — |
| End of life | 1 Mar 2021 | 5.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 0.99.4 · 1 Mar 2018 | final |
Where to go from 0.99
Recommended target: ClamAV 1.5.
The newest actively supported branch is ClamAV 1.5 (latest release 1.5.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is ClamAV 0.99 still safe to use?
ClamAV 0.99 reached end of life on 1 Mar 2021, 1,987 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download ClamAV 0.99?
Yes — the final release (0.99.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade ClamAV 0.99 to?
Upgrade to ClamAV 1.5, the newest actively supported branch.