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Clear Linux End of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Timeline

Complete end-of-life dates, support windows, and security status for all Clear Linux versions. Data sourced from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation. Updated at every deploy.

All Clear Linux versions are past end of life. No security patches are being issued. Migrate to a supported alternative or purchase extended support.
Latest Active
— series
Next EOL
None upcoming
Active Versions
0
of 1 total
EOL Versions
1
no longer patched
Release Cycle Timeline
EOL   Warning   Active   Today
Release cycle timeline 201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026currentTODAY
All Versions
VersionLatest ReleaseRelease DateEOL DateDaysStatus
current 43800 Feb 6, 2015 Jul 21, 2025 292 days past EOL EOL

What does Clear Linux end of life mean for your organization?

When a Clear Linux version reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Vulnerabilities discovered after this date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database, exploit code appears on GitHub, and your systems remain permanently exposed.

The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software. With a zero-day, nobody knows about the vulnerability. With EOL software, the vulnerability is public — listed, rated, and often weaponized — but no patch will ever exist. This is the most dangerous gap in enterprise security posture.

Organizations running EOL Clear Linux should treat it as a vulnerability class in their risk register, apply compensating controls (network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, access restriction), and prioritize migration to a supported version.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the end-of-life date for Clear Linux?
See the full table above for all Clear Linux version EOL dates.
What is the latest supported version of Clear Linux?
The latest active version of Clear Linux is . Always verify against the table above as support windows can change.
What happens when Clear Linux reaches end of life?
When Clear Linux reaches end of life, the vendor stops issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate indefinitely with no patch path — creating an ever-growing attack surface that most vulnerability scanners do not flag.
How do I check if I'm running an EOL version of Clear Linux?
Check your current version against the table above. If your version's EOL date has passed, you are running unsupported software. You can also use the endoflife.ai Stack Scanner to check your entire dependency file at once.
Is there extended support available for EOL Clear Linux versions?
Some vendors offer extended support for EOL software. Contact the original vendor or check with enterprise support providers for options.

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