Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Clear Linux current?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Is Clear Linux current still supported?

Accepted Answer

Clear Linux current is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (July 21, 2025). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Clear Linux current reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Clear Linux current reached (or will reach) end of life on July 21, 2025. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Clear Linux current after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Clear Linux current 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.