Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Oracle Linux 8?

Accepted Answer

Oracle Linux 8 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 Oracle Linux 8 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Oracle Linux 8 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for July 31, 2029. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Oracle Linux 8 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Oracle Linux 8 reached (or will reach) end of life on July 31, 2029. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Oracle Linux 8 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Oracle Linux 8 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.