RHEL 8.x — End of Life
ActiveRHEL 8.x is still supported until May 31, 2029, in 967 days. The most recent release in this series is 8.10. No CVE is currently tracked for RHEL 8.x. The next major version is RHEL 9. See RHEL 9 →
RHEL 8.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8LTS | May 7, 2019 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2029 | 8.10 | Active |
CVEs affecting RHEL 8.x (0)
RHEL 8.x will reach end of life — migrate to RHEL 9.x
RHEL 9.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before RHEL 8.x stops receiving security patches.
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/rhel/8)Frequently asked questions
Is RHEL 8 end of life?
No. RHEL 8.x is still supported until May 31, 2029. It continues to receive security patches and bug fixes.
What CVEs affect RHEL 8?
No CVEs are currently tracked for RHEL 8.x in the NVD data we monitor.
What is the latest RHEL 8 version?
The latest RHEL 8.x patch release is 8.10, released on May 22, 2024. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from RHEL 8 to RHEL 9?
To migrate from RHEL 8 to RHEL 9: (1) review the official RHEL 9 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 8 in production?
Yes, RHEL 8 is still supported. Support ends on May 31, 2029. Make sure you run the latest patch (8.10) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA