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trivy: Scan an image.

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$ trivy image ${image:tag}

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The command "trivy image ${image:tag}" is a Docker security scanning command using Trivy.

Trivy is an open-source vulnerability scanner for container images. It scans the container images for known vulnerabilities in the operating system packages and application dependencies.

In the command, "${image:tag}" represents the image name and tag that you want to scan for vulnerabilities. You would replace "${image:tag}" with the actual image name and tag, such as "myimage:latest".

When you run this command, Trivy will connect to the Docker daemon, pull the specified image if it doesn't exist locally, and analyze it layer by layer. It compares the packages and library versions found in the image against the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) database to identify any vulnerabilities.

The command will then display a detailed report that includes the vulnerabilities found, severity levels, and additional information about each vulnerability.

Overall, this command helps you identify security risks in the container images you are using, allowing you to take appropriate actions to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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