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You run docker scan alpine:3.15 and get a report showing 2 vulnerabilities. What does this output mean?

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Docker - Security
You run docker scan alpine:3.15 and get a report showing 2 vulnerabilities. What does this output mean?
AThe scan failed and found no issues
BThe image is safe and has no vulnerabilities
CThe Alpine image has 2 known security issues to fix
DThe scan only checks for outdated packages, not vulnerabilities
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Interpret scan results

    The scan output listing 2 vulnerabilities means the image has 2 known security problems.
  2. Step 2: Understand scan purpose

    Docker scan reports vulnerabilities, not just outdated packages or failures.
  3. Final Answer:

    The Alpine image has 2 known security issues to fix -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Scan output = found vulnerabilities [OK]
Quick Trick: Vulnerabilities count means issues found [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking vulnerabilities count means no issues
  • Confusing scan failure with zero vulnerabilities
  • Assuming scan only checks outdated packages

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