SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 · Version Status
SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 End of Life Date
SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1658 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 31, 2022
1658 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Mar 30, 2021
SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 series
Lifecycle detail
SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 was released on March 30, 2021 and support ended on March 31, 2022 — a supported lifespan of 1 year, shorter than the 4 years median for SUSE Linux Micro releases. It has been without security patches for 4 years and 7 months. 7 newer SUSE Linux Micro releases have shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 support is available
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All SUSE Linux Micro Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| → 5.0 |
— |
Mar 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| 5.1 |
— |
Oct 31, 2025 |
EOL |
| 5.2 |
— |
Apr 30, 2026 |
EOL |
| 5.3 |
— |
Oct 30, 2026 |
Warning |
| 5.4 |
— |
Apr 30, 2027 |
Active |
| 5.5 |
— |
Oct 31, 2027 |
Active |
| 6.0 |
— |
Jun 30, 2028 |
Active |
| 6.1 |
— |
Nov 30, 2028 |
Active |
What does SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 end of life mean?
When SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 reach end of life?
SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 reached end of life on March 31, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 still supported?
No. SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 reached end of life on March 31, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from SUSE Linux Micro 5.0?
The recommended upgrade from SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 is
SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
SUSE Linux Micro full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 past EOL?
When SUSE Linux Micro 5.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL SUSE Linux Micro should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.