Overview
Clair is an open-source project for static analysis of vulnerabilities in application containers, supporting OCI and Docker images. It provides an API for clients to index container images and match them against known vulnerabilities. The architecture involves indexing container layers, extracting metadata, and comparing it against a database of known vulnerabilities. Clair aims to provide a transparent view of container-based infrastructure security, enabling users to identify and remediate potential risks. It supports integration into CI/CD pipelines and offers detailed reporting on vulnerabilities found within container images. Use cases include continuous vulnerability monitoring, compliance checks, and automated security assessments during the software development lifecycle.