VMware Photon 1.0
VMware Photon 1.0
The VMware Photon 1.0 reached end of service life on Feb 28, 2022 — VMware 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 VMware Photon 1.0 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
- photon
- release
- 1.0
- product Label
- VMware Photon
- release Label
- 1.0
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- release Date
- 2016-06-11
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/photon
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Feb 28, 2022
- Last OEM Support
- Feb 28, 2022
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for VMware Photon 1.0 — 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 VMware Photon 1.0?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for VMware Photon 1.0 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.
VMware Photon 1.0 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VMware Photon 1.0 still supported?
VMware ended support for the VMware Photon 1.0 on Feb 28, 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 VMware Photon 1.0 end of service life (EOSL) date?
VMware lists the end of service life for the VMware Photon 1.0 as Feb 28, 2022.
Can I keep using the VMware Photon 1.0 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means VMware 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 VMware Photon 1.0 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 VMware Photon 1.0
3 published CVEs affect the VMware Photon 1.0, including 2 rated critical or high severity. VMware no longer ships security patches for this release — our engineers provide mitigation guidance, workarounds and hardening support.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2016-5333 | CRITICAL | 9.8 | Aug 31, 2016 | VMware Photos OS OVA 1.0 before 2016-08-14 has a default SSH public key in an authorized_keys file, which allows remote attackers to obtain SSH access by leveraging knowledge of the private key. |
| CVE-2020-10713 | HIGH | 8.2 | Jul 30, 2020 | A flaw was found in grub2, prior to version 2.06. An attacker may use the GRUB 2 flaw to hijack and tamper the GRUB verification process. This flaw also allows the bypass of Secure Boot protections. In order to load an untrusted or modified kernel, an attacker would first need to establish access to the system such as gaining physical access, obtain the ability to alter a pxe-boot network, or have remote access to a networked system with root access. With this access, an attacker could then craf |
| CVE-2021-22055 | MEDIUM | 5.3 | Apr 11, 2022 | The SchedulerServer in Vmware photon allows remote attackers to inject logs through \r in the package parameter. Attackers can also insert malicious data and fake entries. |