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Oracle Linux 6

SKU ORACLE-LINUX-6

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Unsupported since · 678 days ago

Oracle Linux 6 reached end of support on (678 days ago).

Released
15y 8mo ago
End of software maintenance
5y 7mo ago
End of security support
1y 10mo ago
End of support
1y 10mo ago

Lifecycle Milestones

Released 15y 8mo ago
End of software maintenance 5y 7mo ago
End of security vulnerability support 1y 10mo ago
Last date of support 1y 10mo ago

Is Oracle Linux 6 still maintained?

No. Oracle no longer maintains Oracle Linux 6; support ended on 2024-12-31. It receives no fixes of any kind, including security patches. Plan an upgrade to a maintained release. See Oracle's lifecycle bulletin.

When do security fixes for Oracle Linux 6 stop?

Oracle stopped security fixes for Oracle Linux 6 on 2024-12-31. A system on this release cannot be patched against vulnerabilities disclosed after that date without upgrading.

What should I upgrade Oracle Linux 6 to?

Upgrade to a currently maintained Oracle release. Check Oracle's release notes for the recommended version.

Oracle Linux 6 Release Lifecycle

Oracle Linux 6 is a release line of Oracle Linux. Oracle ships bug fixes until the end of active support and security fixes until the end of security support; after that, systems still running it must move to a supported release to stay patchable. The dates below are the published milestones for this release line. This release has reached end of life as of , meaning Oracle no longer provides bug fixes or security updates for it. Installations still running Oracle Linux 6 should move to a supported release.

Applicable Platforms

Oracle Linux

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