> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.aikido.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.aikido.dev/~/revisions/SGhJfnCIOpxRjx1gC1k5/container-image-scanning/hardened-images-extended-lifetime-support.md).

# Hardened images / Extended lifetime support

Updating to the latest version of a base image can be a difficult task as it might required changes to your application. When updating to a newer base image is not a viable option, you can stay secure by using Aikido Extended Lifetime Support (i.e. hardened images).

Aikido maintains a registry of base images containing patched versions of libraries with reported **CRITICAL** or **HIGH** severity security issues. 

For example [CVE-2025-4373](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-4373) is fixed by Debian in Trixie and Sid but not in Bookworm. Our ELS `debian:bookworm` image contains a patched version of `glib2.0` that fixes this vulnerability. Using this image avoids breaking changes while maintaining a good security posture.

## Extended Lifetime Support image availability <a href="#extended-lifetime-support-image-availability" id="extended-lifetime-support-image-availability"></a>

In Aikido, you can view which base images have supported ELS versions from the **AutoFix** > **Containers** page.

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## Autofix

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[AutoFix for Containers: Using Hardened Images](/~/revisions/SGhJfnCIOpxRjx1gC1k5/aikido-autofix/autofix-for-containers-using-hardened-images.md)
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