VMware Photon 4.0
VMware Photon 4.0
Third-party support for the VMware Photon 4.0: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
24/7 engineers own your VMware Photon 4.0 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
- 4.0
- product Label
- VMware Photon
- release Label
- 4.0
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- release Date
- 2021-02-25
- maintained
- true
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/photon
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Oct 11, 2027
- Last OEM Support
- Oct 11, 2027
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for VMware Photon 4.0 — 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 4.0?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for VMware Photon 4.0 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 4.0 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VMware Photon 4.0 still supported?
Yes. The VMware Photon 4.0 is currently supported by VMware, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
When is the VMware Photon 4.0 end of service life (EOSL) date?
VMware lists the end of service life for the VMware Photon 4.0 as Oct 11, 2027.
Can I keep using the VMware Photon 4.0 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 4.0 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 4.0
2 published CVEs affect the VMware Photon 4.0, 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-2022-22942 | HIGH | 7.8 | Dec 13, 2023 | The vmwgfx driver contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to gain access to files opened by other processes on the system through a dangling 'file' pointer. |
| 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. |