RHEL 7.x — End of Life
EOLRHEL 7.x reached end of life on Jun 30, 2024, 829 days ago, and no longer receives security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 7.9. No CVE is currently tracked for RHEL 7.x. The next major version is RHEL 8. See RHEL 8 →
RHEL 7.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7LTS | Jun 10, 2014 | Aug 6, 2019 | Jun 30, 2024 | 7.9 | EOL |
CVEs affecting RHEL 7.x (0)
RHEL 7.x is EOL — migrate to RHEL 8.x
RHEL 8.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before RHEL 7.x stops receiving security patches.
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/rhel/7)Frequently asked questions
Is RHEL 7 end of life?
Yes. All RHEL 7.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to RHEL 8.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect RHEL 7?
No CVEs are currently tracked for RHEL 7.x in the NVD data we monitor.
What is the latest RHEL 7 version?
The latest RHEL 7.x patch release is 7.9, released on September 29, 2020. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from RHEL 7 to RHEL 8?
To migrate from RHEL 7 to RHEL 8: (1) review the official RHEL 8 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run RHEL 7 in production?
No. RHEL 7 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA