Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 · Version Status
Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 End of Life Date
Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 978 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 4, 2023
978 days past EOL
Latest Release
21.08.22
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 4, 2021
Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 series
All Freedesktop Sdk Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 21.08 |
21.08.22 |
Sep 4, 2023 |
EOL |
| 22.08 |
22.08.28 |
Sep 1, 2024 |
EOL |
| 23.08 |
23.08.34 |
Sep 6, 2025 |
EOL |
| 24.08 |
24.08.31 |
Sep 8, 2026 |
Warning |
| 25.08 |
25.08.11 |
Sep 1, 2027 |
Active |
What does Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 end of life mean?
When Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 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 Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Freedesktop Sdk 25.08 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 reach end of life?
Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 reached end of life on September 4, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 still supported?
No. Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 reached end of life on September 4, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Freedesktop Sdk 21.08?
The recommended upgrade from Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 is
Freedesktop Sdk 25.08 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Freedesktop Sdk full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 past EOL?
When Freedesktop Sdk 21.08 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 Freedesktop Sdk should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.