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If Trivy returns ERROR: failed to pull image during a scan, what is the most likely cause?

medium📝 Troubleshoot Q7 of 15
Kubernetes - RBAC and Security
If Trivy returns ERROR: failed to pull image during a scan, what is the most likely cause?
AThe image does not exist or is inaccessible in the registry
BTrivy cache is corrupted and needs clearing
CThe local Docker daemon is not running
DThe image has no vulnerabilities to report
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Analyze error message

    "failed to pull image" indicates Trivy cannot retrieve the image from the registry.
  2. Step 2: Identify common causes

    This usually means the image name is wrong, or access to the registry is blocked.
  3. Final Answer:

    The image does not exist or is inaccessible in the registry -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Pull errors usually mean image or registry access issues [OK]
Quick Trick: Pull errors mean image or registry access problems [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing cache issues with pull errors
  • Assuming Docker daemon status causes this error
  • Thinking no vulnerabilities cause pull errors

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