Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for GitHub Actions Runner Images Ubuntu 22.04 Arm64?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Actions Runner Images Ubuntu 22.04 Arm64 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 GitHub Actions Runner Images Ubuntu 22.04 Arm64 still supported?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Actions Runner Images Ubuntu 22.04 Arm64 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for April 17, 2027. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does GitHub Actions Runner Images Ubuntu 22.04 Arm64 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Actions Runner Images Ubuntu 22.04 Arm64 reached (or will reach) end of life on April 17, 2027. 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 Ubuntu 22.04 Arm64 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, GitHub Actions Runner Images Ubuntu 22.04 Arm64 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.