Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Linux 4.14?

Accepted Answer

Linux 4.14 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 90 out of 100, placing it in the Critical risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (40/40), Attack Surface (30/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Linux 4.14 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Linux 4.14 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (January 10, 2024). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Linux 4.14 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Linux 4.14 reached (or will reach) end of life on January 10, 2024. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Linux 4.14 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Linux 4.14 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.