Oracle Linux 6 · Version Status
Oracle Linux 6 End of Life Date
Oracle Linux 6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Oracle Linux 6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1865 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 31, 2021
1865 days past EOL
Latest Release
6.10
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 12, 2011
Oracle Linux 6 series
All Oracle Linux Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 6 |
6.10 |
Mar 31, 2021 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.9 |
Dec 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.10 |
Jul 31, 2029 |
Active |
| 9 |
9.7 |
Jun 30, 2032 |
Active |
| 10 |
10.1 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Oracle Linux 6 end of life mean?
When Oracle Linux 6 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 Oracle Linux 6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Oracle Linux 10 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Oracle Linux 6 reach end of life?
Oracle Linux 6 reached end of life on March 31, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Oracle Linux 6 still supported?
No. Oracle Linux 6 reached end of life on March 31, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Oracle Linux 6?
The recommended upgrade from Oracle Linux 6 is
Oracle Linux 10 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Oracle Linux full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Oracle Linux 6 past EOL?
When Oracle Linux 6 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 Oracle Linux should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.