Chainguard Images
Hardened container images without CVEs
Chainguard Images are container images built from the ground up using a distroless approach, containing only the essential runtime components without a shell, package managers, or other tools. Thanks to daily updates and automatic patching, the images maintain zero-CVE status for 99.9% of the time. The system uses Wolfi — the first Linux distribution designed specifically for containers, with granular APK package management and a full vulnerability history.
Enterprise-grade protection compliant with regulatory requirements and security standards
Fast deployment with minimal resource overhead
Dedicated support from a certified partner
Easy integration with your existing infrastructure
Key features
- Zero-CVE design with daily scanning by Trivy, Grype, and Snyk
- Distroless architecture without a shell, apt/yum, and unnecessary tools
- Wolfi OS with granular APK and full vulnerability history since 2022
- Multi-architecture support for amd64 and arm64 from a single manifest
- Automatic rebuilds within 24 h of new CVE publication
Business benefits
- 95% reduction in reported CVEs compared to official images
- Security audit time reduced from days to hours
- Images 70% smaller, accelerating deployment and reducing storage costs
- Elimination of scanner noise, allowing focus on real threats
- Compliance with FedRAMP, SOC 2, and PCI DSS requirements out of the box
Why Chainguard?
A leader in software supply chain security offering hardened container images with a minimal attack surface. Chainguard images are built from the ground up with a strong focus on security, regularly updated, and free from known CVEs.
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