Rocky Linux 9 · Version Status
Rocky Linux 9 End of Life Date
Rocky Linux 9 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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Rocky Linux 9 is actively supported. EOL date: May 31, 2032.
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EOL Date
May 31, 2032
2077 days remaining
Latest Release
9.8
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 14, 2022
Rocky Linux 9 series
Lifecycle detail
Rocky Linux 9 was released on July 14, 2022 and support is scheduled to end on May 31, 2032 — a planned supported lifespan of 9 years and 11 months, in line with the 9 years and 11 months median for Rocky Linux releases. Its most recent patch is 9.8, published May 28, 2026.
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 → ·
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 8 |
8.10 |
May 31, 2029 |
Active |
| → 9 |
9.8 |
May 31, 2032 |
Active |
| 10 |
10.2 |
May 31, 2035 |
Active |
What does Rocky Linux 9 end of life mean?
When Rocky 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running Rocky Linux 9 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Rocky Linux 10 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Rocky Linux 9 reach end of life?
Rocky Linux 9 reached end of life on May 31, 2032. That is 2077 days remaining.
Is Rocky Linux 9 still supported?
Yes, Rocky Linux 9 is currently supported. The EOL date is May 31, 2032.
What should I upgrade to from Rocky Linux 9?
The recommended upgrade from Rocky Linux 9 is
Rocky Linux 10 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Rocky Linux full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Rocky Linux 9 past EOL?
When Rocky Linux 9 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL Rocky Linux should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.