Slackware 15.0 · Version Status
Slackware 15.0 End of Life Date
Slackware 15.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Slackware 15.0 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
15.0
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 3, 2022
Slackware 15.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 8.0 |
8.0 |
Mar 29, 2003 |
EOL |
| 8.1 |
8.1 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 9.0 |
— |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 9.1 |
9.1 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 10.0 |
10.0 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 10.1 |
10.1 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 10.2 |
10.2 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 11.0 |
11.0 |
Aug 1, 2012 |
EOL |
What does Slackware 15.0 end of life mean?
When Slackware 15.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Slackware 15.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Slackware 15.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Slackware 15.0 reach end of life?
Slackware 15.0 has already reached end of life.
Is Slackware 15.0 still supported?
Yes, Slackware 15.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Slackware 15.0?
The recommended upgrade from Slackware 15.0 is
Slackware 15.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Slackware full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Slackware 15.0 past EOL?
When Slackware 15.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Slackware should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.