Amazon Linux 2
Amazon Linux 2
The AWS Amazon Linux 2 reached end of service life on Jun 30, 2026 — AWS 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 Amazon Linux 2 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
- amazon-linux
- release
- 2
- product Label
- Amazon Linux
- release Label
- 2
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- 2.0.20260825.0
- release Date
- 2018-06-26
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/amazon-linux
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Jun 30, 2026
- Last OEM Support
- Jun 30, 2026
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for Amazon Linux 2 — 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 Amazon Linux 2?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for Amazon Linux 2 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.
Amazon Linux 2 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AWS Amazon Linux 2 still supported?
AWS ended support for the Amazon Linux 2 on Jun 30, 2026 — 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 AWS Amazon Linux 2 end of service life (EOSL) date?
AWS lists the end of service life for the Amazon Linux 2 as Jun 30, 2026.
Can I keep using the Amazon Linux 2 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means AWS 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 Amazon Linux 2 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 Amazon Linux 2
1 published CVE affects the AWS Amazon Linux 2, including 1 rated critical or high severity. AWS no longer ships security patches for this release — our engineers provide mitigation guidance, workarounds and hardening support.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-31431 | HIGH | 7.8 | Apr 22, 2026 | In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Revert to operating out-of-place This mostly reverts commit 72548b093ee3 except for the copying of the associated data. There is no benefit in operating in-place in algif_aead since the source and destination come from different mappings. Get rid of all the complexity added for in-place operation and just copy the AD directly. |