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Is FFmpeg 4.2.11 patched?

FFmpeg · cycle 4.2 · end of life · Official site ↗
4.2.1140/100End of life

Current stable (9.0.2): 100/100

Minimum safe version9

4.2.11 has 11 open critical-or-high vulnerabilities. Run 9 or later to clear them. See what 9 fixes →

Health score40/100
Open issues18
Exploited now0
Cycle 4.2 EOL2026-06-21
Latest release9.0.2

Summary iPlain-English security status for FFmpeg 4.2.11, built from its CVEs, active-exploitation data, end-of-life date and latest release.

FFmpeg 4.2.11 is part of the 4.2 release line. 18 known vulnerabilities affect it. The minimum safe version is 9 — upgrade to it or later to clear the open critical/high issues. The 4.2 line reached end-of-life on 2026-06-21, so it no longer receives security patches. The latest supported FFmpeg release is 9.0.2.

Frequently asked

Is FFmpeg 4.2.11 patched?

FFmpeg 4.2.11 is end-of-life and no longer receives security patches. Move to 9.0.2.

What version should I upgrade FFmpeg 4.2.11 to?

Upgrade FFmpeg 4.2.11 to at least 9 to clear its 11 open critical-or-high vulnerabilities.

When does FFmpeg 4.2 reach end-of-life?

FFmpeg 4.2 reached end-of-life on 2026-06-21 and no longer receives security patches.

What is the latest version of FFmpeg?

The latest supported FFmpeg release is 9.0.2.

Is FFmpeg 4.2.11 still receiving security updates?

No — FFmpeg 4.2.11 is on the 4.2 line, which reached end-of-life on 2026-06-21 and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to 9.0.2 or later to stay supported.

Informational only, from public data (NVD · CISA KEV · EPSS · endoflife.date), and can lag or miss vendor-specific fixes. Always confirm against FFmpeg's official advisory before you patch or upgrade — FFmpeg official site ↗