Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

When Redhat Build Of Openjdk reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 3 Redhat Build Of Openjdk versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Redhat Build Of Openjdk 25, maintained until December 31, 2030. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Redhat Build Of Openjdk 25 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Redhat Build Of Openjdk 25 is actively supported until December 31, 2030. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Redhat Build Of Openjdk releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

No. Running Redhat 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 Redhat Build Of Openjdk release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Redhat Build Of Openjdk 11 to Redhat Build Of Openjdk 25.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Redhat Build Of Openjdk from 11 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 Redhat Build Of Openjdk LTS version?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does Redhat Build Of Openjdk support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Redhat Build Of Openjdk supports each release for approximately 102 months (~8.5 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
25	Nov 13, 2025	—	Dec 31, 2030	in 1666d	25	—	Active
21	Nov 14, 2023	—	Dec 31, 2029	in 1301d	21.0.9.0.10-1	—	Active
17	Nov 11, 2021	—	Dec 31, 2027	in 570d	17.0.17.0.10-1	—	Active
11	Oct 1, 2018	—	Oct 31, 2024	586d ago	11.0.25.0.9-3	—	EOL
8	Oct 1, 2014	—	Nov 30, 2026	in 174d	1.8.0.472.b08-1	—	Active
6	Mar 15, 2007	—	Dec 31, 2016	3447d ago	1.6.0.41-1.13.13.1	—	EOL
7	Mar 15, 2007	—	Jun 30, 2020	2170d ago	1.7.0.261-2.6.22.2	—	EOL

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