Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for freedesktop SDK 25.08?

Accepted Answer

freedesktop SDK 25.08 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 10 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is freedesktop SDK 25.08 still supported?

Accepted Answer

freedesktop SDK 25.08 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for September 1, 2027. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does freedesktop SDK 25.08 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

freedesktop SDK 25.08 reached (or will reach) end of life on September 1, 2027. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running freedesktop SDK 25.08 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, freedesktop SDK 25.08 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.