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Oracle Linux 9 End of Life Date

Oracle Linux 9 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ Oracle Linux 9 is actively supported. EOL date: June 30, 2032.
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EOL Date
Jun 30, 2032
2152 days remaining
Latest Release
9.8
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 6, 2022
Oracle Linux 9 series
Extended Support
Jun 30, 2035
Oracle Linux Extended Support · paid
Lifecycle detail

Oracle Linux 9 was released on July 6, 2022 and support is scheduled to end on June 30, 2032 — a planned supported lifespan of 10 years, in line with the 10 years and 2 months median for Oracle Linux releases. Its most recent patch is 9.8, published June 23, 2026.

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10 / 100
Low Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
0/40
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 →  ·  View score card →
All Oracle Linux Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
6 6.10 Mar 31, 2021 EOL
7 7.9 Dec 31, 2024 EOL
8 8.10 Jul 31, 2029 Active
→ 9 9.8 Jun 30, 2032 Active
10 10.1 EOL Active

What does Oracle Linux 9 end of life mean?

When Oracle Linux 9 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 9 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 9 reach end of life?
Oracle Linux 9 reached end of life on June 30, 2032. That is 2152 days remaining.
Is Oracle Linux 9 still supported?
Yes, Oracle Linux 9 is currently supported. The EOL date is June 30, 2032.
What should I upgrade to from Oracle Linux 9?
The recommended upgrade from Oracle Linux 9 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 9 past EOL?
When Oracle Linux 9 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.
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