Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 · Version Status
Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 End of Life Date
Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 reaches end of life on September 8, 2026. Plan your migration now — 122 days remaining.
EOL Date
Sep 8, 2026
122 days remaining
Latest Release
24.08.31
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 8, 2024
Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 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 24.08 end of life mean?
When Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 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 24.08 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 24.08 reach end of life?
Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 reached end of life on September 8, 2026. That is 122 days remaining.
Is Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 still supported?
Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 is still supported but approaching end of life on September 8, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Freedesktop Sdk 24.08?
The recommended upgrade from Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 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 24.08 past EOL?
When Freedesktop Sdk 24.08 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.