Amazon Linux 2 · Version Status
Amazon Linux 2 End of Life Date
Amazon Linux 2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon Linux 2 reaches end of life on June 30, 2026. Plan your migration now — 52 days remaining.
EOL Date
Jun 30, 2026
52 days remaining
Latest Release
2.0.20260504.0
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 26, 2018
Amazon Linux 2 series
All Amazon Linux Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2010.11 |
2010.11 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2011.09 |
2011.09 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2012.03 |
2012.03 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2012.09 |
2012.09 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2013.03 |
2013.03 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2013.09 |
2013.09 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2014.03 |
2014.03 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2014.09 |
2014.09 |
Dec 31, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Amazon Linux 2 end of life mean?
When Amazon Linux 2 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 Amazon Linux 2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon Linux 2023 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon Linux 2 reach end of life?
Amazon Linux 2 reached end of life on June 30, 2026. That is 52 days remaining.
Is Amazon Linux 2 still supported?
Amazon Linux 2 is still supported but approaching end of life on June 30, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon Linux 2?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon Linux 2 is
Amazon Linux 2023 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon Linux full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon Linux 2 past EOL?
When Amazon Linux 2 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 Amazon Linux should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.