VMware Photon 5.0
VMware Photon 5.0
Third-party support for the VMware Photon 5.0: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
24/7 engineers own your VMware Photon 5.0 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
- 5.0
- product Label
- VMware Photon
- release Label
- 5.0
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- release Date
- 2023-05-02
- maintained
- true
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/photon
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for VMware Photon 5.0 — 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 5.0?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for VMware Photon 5.0 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 5.0 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VMware Photon 5.0 still supported?
Yes. The VMware Photon 5.0 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.
How much does third-party support for the VMware Photon 5.0 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 5.0
1 published CVE affects the VMware Photon 5.0. Our 24/7 engineers help you assess exposure, prioritize fixes and apply available patches.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |