Question 1

What happens when Microsoft Build Of Openjdk reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Microsoft Build Of Openjdk reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features.  The latest supported version is Microsoft Build Of Openjdk 25, maintained until September 30, 2030. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Microsoft Build Of Openjdk 25 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Microsoft Build Of Openjdk 25 is actively supported until September 30, 2030. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Microsoft Build Of Openjdk releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Microsoft Build Of Openjdk after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Microsoft Build Of Openjdk after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Microsoft Build Of Openjdk release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Microsoft Build Of Openjdk 21 to Microsoft Build Of Openjdk 25.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Microsoft Build Of Openjdk from 21 to 25: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Microsoft Build Of Openjdk LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Build Of Openjdk 25 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until September 30, 2030. LTS versions are recommended for production deployments that prioritize long-term stability over new features. Plan your upgrades to coincide with LTS releases whenever possible.

Question 6

How long does Microsoft Build Of Openjdk support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Microsoft Build Of Openjdk supports each release for approximately 76 months (~6.3 years). LTS releases like Microsoft Build Of Openjdk 25 have extended support windows — maintained until September 30, 2030. The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
25 LTS	Sep 16, 2025	—	Sep 30, 2030	in 1574d	25.0.3	—	Active
21 LTS	Sep 19, 2023	—	Sep 30, 2028	in 844d	21.0.11	—	Active
17 LTS	Sep 14, 2021	—	Sep 30, 2027	in 478d	17.0.19	—	Active
11 LTS	Jan 21, 2019	—	Sep 30, 2027	in 478d	11.0.31	—	Active

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