ClamAV 1.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
ClamAV 1.2 reached end of life on 15 Dec 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
602 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 | 27 Aug 2023 | — |
| End of life | 15 Dec 2024 | 1.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.2.3 · 17 Apr 2024 | final |
Where to go from 1.2
Recommended target: ClamAV 1.5.
The newest actively supported branch is ClamAV 1.5 (latest release 1.5.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is ClamAV 1.2 still safe to use?
ClamAV 1.2 reached end of life on 15 Dec 2024, 602 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download ClamAV 1.2?
Yes — the final release (1.2.3) 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 1.2 to?
Upgrade to ClamAV 1.5, the newest actively supported branch.