Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Amazon Linux 2023?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Linux 2023 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 30 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (30/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Amazon Linux 2023 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Linux 2023 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for June 30, 2029. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Amazon Linux 2023 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Linux 2023 reached (or will reach) end of life on June 30, 2029. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Amazon Linux 2023 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Amazon Linux 2023 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.