CentOS 5
CentOS 5
The CentOS 5 reached end of service life on Mar 31, 2017 — CentOS 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 CentOS 5 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
- centos
- release
- 5
- product Label
- CentOS
- release Label
- 5
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- 5.11
- release Date
- 2007-04-12
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/centos
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Mar 31, 2017
- Last OEM Support
- Jan 31, 2014
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for CentOS 5 — 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 CentOS 5?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for CentOS 5 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.
CentOS 5 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CentOS 5 still supported?
CentOS ended support for the CentOS 5 on Mar 31, 2017 — 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 CentOS 5 end of service life (EOSL) date?
CentOS lists the end of service life for the CentOS 5 as Mar 31, 2017.
Can I keep using the CentOS 5 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means CentOS 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 CentOS 5 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 CentOS 5
1 published CVE affects the CentOS 5. CentOS no longer ships security patches for this release — our engineers provide mitigation guidance, workarounds and hardening support.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2007-6283 | MEDIUM | 4.9 | Dec 18, 2007 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and Fedora install the Bind /etc/rndc.key file with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to perform unauthorized named commands, such as causing a denial of service by stopping named. |