VirtualBox 4.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
VirtualBox 4.2 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2015. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,874 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to VirtualBox 7.2. Check your versionvirtualbox -h
Support timeline
Official dates from the VirtualBox release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Sept 2012 | — |
| End of life | 31 Dec 2015 | 10.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.2.38 · 14 Sept 2016 | final |
Where to go from 4.2
Recommended target: VirtualBox 7.2.
The newest actively supported branch is VirtualBox 7.2 (latest release 7.2.14).
Frequently asked questions
Is VirtualBox 4.2 still safe to use?
VirtualBox 4.2 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2015, 3,874 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download VirtualBox 4.2?
Yes — the final release (4.2.38) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade VirtualBox 4.2 to?
Upgrade to VirtualBox 7.2, the newest actively supported branch.