Alpine Linux 3.24 · Version Status
Alpine Linux 3.24 End of Life Date
Alpine Linux 3.24 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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Alpine Linux 3.24 is actively supported. EOL date: June 1, 2028.
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EOL Date
Jun 1, 2028
628 days remaining
Latest Release
3.24.1
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 9, 2026
Alpine Linux 3.24 series
Lifecycle detail
Alpine Linux 3.24 was released on June 9, 2026 and support is scheduled to end on June 1, 2028 — a planned supported lifespan of 2 years, in line with the 1 year and 11 months median for Alpine Linux releases. Its most recent patch is 3.24.1, published June 13, 2026.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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All Alpine Linux Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.1 |
2.1.6 |
Nov 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.5 |
May 1, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.6 |
Nov 1, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.11 |
May 1, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.4 |
Nov 1, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2.6 |
2.6.8 |
May 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 2.7 |
2.7.9 |
Nov 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
3.0.6 |
May 1, 2016 |
EOL |
What does Alpine Linux 3.24 end of life mean?
When Alpine Linux 3.24 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Alpine Linux 3.24 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Alpine Linux 3.24 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Alpine Linux 3.24 reach end of life?
Alpine Linux 3.24 reached end of life on June 1, 2028. That is 628 days remaining.
Is Alpine Linux 3.24 still supported?
Yes, Alpine Linux 3.24 is currently supported. The EOL date is June 1, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Alpine Linux 3.24?
The recommended upgrade from Alpine Linux 3.24 is
Alpine Linux 3.24 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Alpine Linux full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Alpine Linux 3.24 past EOL?
When Alpine Linux 3.24 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Alpine Linux should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.