We provide security updates for each version until its End-of-Life (EOL) date. Below is a summary of currently supported versions:
| Version | Latest Release | End of Life | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | 7.1.8 | TBD | EOL to be determined |
| 7.0 | 7.0.4 | 2025-03-11 | Supported for 6 months after 7.1.0 |
| 6.2 | 6.2.6 | 2025-08-22 | Supported for 1 year after 7.0.0 |
| 6.1 | 6.1.4 | 2025-01-12 | Supported for 6 months after 6.2.0 |
| 6.0 | 6.0.13 | 2024-09-23 | Reached EOL |
| 5.1 | 5.1.0 | 2024-08-31 | Reached EOL |
| 5.0 | 5.0.13 | 2024-08-31 | Reached EOL |
| < 5.0 | 4.4.12 | 2024-08-31 | Reached EOL |
To ensure the security and stability of your PySNMP installation, please adhere to the following upgrade recommendations:
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Always Upgrade to the Latest Patch Release Patch releases address critical security vulnerabilities and bug fixes. Ensure you are using the latest patch version within your current major or minor release. Example: If you are on version 6.1.2, upgrade to 6.1.4.
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Upgrade to the Next Minor Release Within 6 Months Minor releases include new features and improvements. Upgrade to the latest minor version within 6 months after a new minor release is available to continue receiving security updates. Example: After 6.2.0 is released, upgrade to the latest 6.2.x within 6 months.
Note that our plan is to reduce this from 6 months to 3 months for 7.1.0 and above.
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Upgrade to the Next Major Release Within 1 Year Major releases may introduce significant changes and new functionalities. Upgrade to the latest major version within 1 year after a new major release to maintain support and security updates. Example: After 7.0.0 is released, upgrade to 7.x.x within 1 year.
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Check Current Version Verify your current PySNMP version to determine the necessary upgrades.
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Apply Latest Patch Always apply the latest patch release for your current version to fix known vulnerabilities and bugs.
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Plan for Minor Upgrades Schedule upgrades to the latest minor release within 6 months of its release to benefit from new features and continued security support.
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Schedule Major Upgrades Plan to upgrade to the latest major release within 1 year of its release to ensure ongoing support and access to the latest advancements.
If you discover a security vulnerability, please contact us directly at LeXtudio Inc..