Nokia 8-sirocco · Version Status
Nokia 8-sirocco End of Life Date
Nokia 8-sirocco end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nokia 8-sirocco is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1834 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 1, 2021
1834 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Apr 23, 2018
Nokia 8-sirocco series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 6 |
— |
Oct 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 3 |
— |
Sep 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 5 |
— |
Oct 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 8 |
— |
Oct 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2 |
— |
Nov 1, 2019 |
EOL |
| 3.1-plus |
— |
Oct 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 1 |
— |
Apr 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| → 8-sirocco |
— |
May 1, 2021 |
EOL |
What does Nokia 8-sirocco end of life mean?
When Nokia 8-sirocco 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 Nokia 8-sirocco past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Nokia xr21 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nokia 8-sirocco reach end of life?
Nokia 8-sirocco reached end of life on May 1, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Nokia 8-sirocco still supported?
No. Nokia 8-sirocco reached end of life on May 1, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Nokia 8-sirocco?
The recommended upgrade from Nokia 8-sirocco is
Nokia xr21 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Nokia full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Nokia 8-sirocco past EOL?
When Nokia 8-sirocco 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 Nokia should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.