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

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

Oracle Linux 10.1 is actively supported. Next EOL: version 8 on July 31, 2029.
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Latest Active
10.1
10 series
Next EOL
8
Jul 31, 2029
Active Versions
3
of 5 total
EOL Versions
2
no longer patched
45 / 100
Medium Risk
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EOL Recency
35/40
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build. Methodology →
Release Cycle Timeline
EOL   Warning   Active   Today
Release cycle timeline 2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032678910TODAY
All Versions
VersionLatest ReleaseRelease DateEOL DateDaysStatus
6 6.10 Feb 12, 2011 Mar 31, 2021 1910 days past EOL EOL
7 7.9 Jul 23, 2014 Dec 31, 2024 539 days past EOL EOL
8 8.10 Jul 19, 2019 Jul 31, 2029 1134 days remaining Active
9 9.7 Jul 6, 2022 Jun 30, 2032 2199 days remaining Active
10 10.1 Jun 26, 2025 TBD Supported Active

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

When a version of Oracle Linux 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 Oracle 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.

Extended Support Options

If you cannot migrate immediately, extended support vendors provide continued security patches for EOL Oracle Linux versions. This is a bridge, not a permanent solution — plan your migration in parallel.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the end-of-life date for Oracle Linux?
The next Oracle Linux version reaching EOL is 8 on July 31, 2029. See the full table above for all version EOL dates.
When is the Oracle Linux support end date?
The next Oracle Linux support end date is July 31, 2029, when version 8 reaches end of support. Each version has its own support end date — see the table above for every version's date.
What is the latest supported version of Oracle Linux?
The latest active version of Oracle Linux is 10.1. Always verify against the table above as support windows can change.
What happens when Oracle Linux reaches end of life?
When Oracle 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 Oracle 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 Oracle 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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