Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2012. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Jun 2007 | — |
| End of life | 30 Jun 2012 | 14.1 years ago |
| Active support ended | 30 Jun 2010 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 30 Jun 2015 | over |
| Latest release | 4.2.0.CP09 · 26 Apr 2010 | final |
Where to go from 4.2
Recommended target: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 (supported until 5 Feb 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 (latest release 8.1.7).
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2 still safe to use?
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2012, 5,153 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2?
Yes — the final release (4.2.0.CP09) 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 JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2 to?
Upgrade to Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 5 Feb 2031).