Amazon Linux 2023 · Version Status
Amazon Linux 2023 End of Life Date
Amazon Linux 2023 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon Linux 2023 is actively supported. EOL date: June 30, 2029.
EOL Date
Jun 30, 2029
1148 days remaining
Latest Release
2023.11.20260505.0
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 1, 2023
Amazon Linux 2023 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 2023 end of life mean?
When Amazon Linux 2023 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 2023 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 2023 reach end of life?
Amazon Linux 2023 reached end of life on June 30, 2029. That is 1148 days remaining.
Is Amazon Linux 2023 still supported?
Yes, Amazon Linux 2023 is currently supported. The EOL date is June 30, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon Linux 2023?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon Linux 2023 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 2023 past EOL?
When Amazon Linux 2023 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.