SUSE Linux Micro 5.5
SUSE Linux Micro 5.5
Third-party support for the SUSE Linux Micro 5.5: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
24/7 engineers own your SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 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
- suse-linux-micro
- release
- 5.5
- product Label
- SUSE Linux Micro
- release Label
- 5.5
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- release Date
- 2023-10-12
- maintained
- true
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/suse-linux-micro
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Oct 31, 2027
- Last OEM Support
- Oct 31, 2027
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 — 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 SUSE Linux Micro 5.5?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 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.
SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 still supported?
Yes. The SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 is currently supported by SUSE, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
When is the SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 end of service life (EOSL) date?
SUSE lists the end of service life for the SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 as Oct 31, 2027.
Can I keep using the SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means SUSE 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 SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 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 SUSE Linux Micro 5.5
1 published CVE affects the SUSE Linux Micro 5.5, including 1 rated critical or high severity. Our 24/7 engineers help you assess exposure, prioritize fixes and apply available patches.
| 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. |