Question 1

What happens when Oracle Linux reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Oracle Linux reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 2 Oracle Linux versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Oracle Linux 10. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Oracle Linux 10 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oracle Linux 10 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Oracle Linux releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Oracle Linux after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Oracle Linux 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 Oracle Linux release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Oracle Linux 7 to Oracle Linux 10.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Oracle Linux from 7 to 10: (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 Oracle Linux LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Oracle Linux releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Oracle Linux release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Oracle Linux support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Oracle Linux supports each release for approximately 124 months (~10.3 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
10	Jun 26, 2025	—	No	—	10.1	—	Active
9	Jul 6, 2022	—	Jun 30, 2032	in 2213d	9.7	—	Active
8	Jul 19, 2019	—	Jul 31, 2029	in 1148d	8.10	—	Active
7	Jul 23, 2014	—	Dec 31, 2024	525d ago	7.9	—	EOL
6	Feb 12, 2011	—	Mar 31, 2021	1896d ago	6.10	—	EOL

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