NewsPublished 29 Oct 2015Updated 21 Nov 2025

Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 Extended Update Support One-Month Notice

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Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 Extended Update Support (EUS) ended on November 30, 2015. After this date, Red Hat no longer provides updated packages, including critical security patches or urgent bug fixes, for RHEL 6.5 EUS. Technical support is also limited for this version. Customers are encouraged to migrate to a more recent supported release to maintain security and support.

Impact

Systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 EUS after November 30, 2015, will no longer receive security patches or urgent bug fixes, increasing exposure to vulnerabilities. Lack of technical support may also hinder timely resolution of issues. This may lead to increased risk of exploitation if vulnerabilities are discovered in the unsupported version.

Defensive guidance

Customers should migrate from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 to a currently supported release to continue receiving security updates and technical support. Active Red Hat subscriptions entitle users to upgrade to any supported RHEL release. No patches or updates will be provided for RHEL 6.5 EUS after the end-of-support date.

Summary

This advisory announces the retirement of Extended Update Support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 as of November 30, 2015. Post this date, Red Hat ceased providing security patches, critical updates, and technical support for RHEL 6.5 EUS. The advisory encourages migration to supported versions under active subscriptions, which cover any currently supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux release. This notice aligns with Red Hat's Errata Support Policy and lifecycle management.

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