Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Linux Mint lmde5?

Accepted Answer

Linux Mint lmde5 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 45 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (35/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Linux Mint lmde5 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Linux Mint lmde5 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (July 1, 2024). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Linux Mint lmde5 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Linux Mint lmde5 reached (or will reach) end of life on July 1, 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 Mint lmde5 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Linux Mint lmde5 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.