Red Hat build of OpenJDK 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 6 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat build of OpenJDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Mar 2007 | — |
| End of life | 31 Dec 2016 | 9.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.6.0.41-1.13.13.1 · 4 Jan 2017 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 (supported until 31 Dec 2030).
The newest actively supported branch is Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25 (latest release 25).
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hat build of OpenJDK 6 still safe to use?
Red Hat build of OpenJDK 6 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2016, 3,508 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Red Hat build of OpenJDK 6?
Yes — the final release (1.6.0.41-1.13.13.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Red Hat build of OpenJDK 6 to?
Upgrade to Red Hat build of OpenJDK 25, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Dec 2030).