Linuxmint lmde5 · Version Status
Linuxmint lmde5 End of Life Date
Linuxmint lmde5 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Linuxmint lmde5 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 677 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jul 1, 2024
677 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Mar 20, 2022
Linuxmint lmde5 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 18.1 |
— |
Apr 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 18.3 LTS |
— |
May 3, 2021 |
EOL |
| 19 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 19.1 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 19.2 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 19.3 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| lmde4 |
— |
Aug 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 20 LTS |
— |
Apr 30, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Linuxmint lmde5 end of life mean?
When Linuxmint lmde5 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 Linuxmint lmde5 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Linuxmint 22.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Linuxmint lmde5 reach end of life?
Linuxmint lmde5 reached end of life on July 1, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Linuxmint lmde5 still supported?
No. Linuxmint lmde5 reached end of life on July 1, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Linuxmint lmde5?
The recommended upgrade from Linuxmint lmde5 is
Linuxmint 22.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Linuxmint full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Linuxmint lmde5 past EOL?
When Linuxmint lmde5 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 Linuxmint should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.