CentOS Stream 8
CentOS Stream 8
The CentOS Stream 8 reached end of service life on May 31, 2024 — 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 Stream 8 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-stream
- release
- 8
- product Label
- CentOS Stream
- release Label
- 8
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- release Date
- 2019-09-24
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/centos-stream
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- May 31, 2024
- Last OEM Support
- May 31, 2024
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for CentOS Stream 8 — 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 Stream 8?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for CentOS Stream 8 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 Stream 8 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CentOS Stream 8 still supported?
CentOS ended support for the CentOS Stream 8 on May 31, 2024 — 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 Stream 8 end of service life (EOSL) date?
CentOS lists the end of service life for the CentOS Stream 8 as May 31, 2024.
Can I keep using the CentOS Stream 8 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 Stream 8 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 Stream 8
1 published CVE affects the CentOS Stream 8. CentOS no longer ships security patches for this release — our engineers provide mitigation guidance, workarounds and hardening support.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-20315 | MEDIUM | 6.1 | Feb 18, 2022 | A locking protection bypass flaw was found in some versions of gnome-shell as shipped within CentOS Stream 8, when the "Application menu" or "Window list" GNOME extensions are enabled. This flaw allows a physical attacker who has access to a locked system to kill existing applications and start new ones as the locked user, even if the session is still locked. |