Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for GitHub Actions Runner Images macOS 14 Arm64?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Actions Runner Images macOS 14 Arm64 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 35 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (25/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is GitHub Actions Runner Images macOS 14 Arm64 still supported?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Actions Runner Images macOS 14 Arm64 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (November 2, 2026). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does GitHub Actions Runner Images macOS 14 Arm64 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Actions Runner Images macOS 14 Arm64 reached (or will reach) end of life on November 2, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running GitHub Actions Runner Images macOS 14 Arm64 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, the vendor's standard support for GitHub Actions Runner Images macOS 14 Arm64 ends, so newly discovered vulnerabilities may never be fixed unless a paid extended support option covers that version. Auditors ask about it too: PCI DSS requirement 12.3.4, for example, calls for a yearly review of vendor end-of-life announcements with a remediation plan approved by senior management.