antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller)
antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller)
The antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) reached end of service life on Jun 30, 2022 — antiX Linux no longer ships security patches or fixes for it. Our third-party support keeps it safe to run: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance.
24/7 engineers own your antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- antix
- release
- 17
- product Label
- antiX Linux
- release Label
- 17 (Helen Keller)
- codename
- Helen Keller
- lts
- latest Version
- 17.4.1
- release Date
- 2017-10-24
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/antix
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Jun 30, 2022
- Last OEM Support
- Jun 5, 2020
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller)?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) still supported?
antiX Linux ended support for the antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) on Jun 30, 2022 — no more patches or fixes from the vendor. Third-party support keeps it covered: our engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance for as long as you run it.
When is the antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) end of service life (EOSL) date?
antiX Linux lists the end of service life for the antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) as Jun 30, 2022.
Can I keep using the antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means antiX Linux stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller) cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.
Known Vulnerabilities Affecting antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller)
1 published CVE affects the antiX Linux 17 (Helen Keller), including 1 rated critical or high severity. antiX Linux no longer ships security patches for this release — our engineers provide mitigation guidance, workarounds and hardening support.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-10587 | HIGH | 7.8 | Mar 14, 2020 | antiX and MX Linux allow local users to achieve root access via "persist-config --command /bin/sh" because of the Sudo configuration. |