Container Optimized OS: Containerd Updated and Kernel Security Fixed
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Container Optimized OS (COS) has received an update, which upgrades containerd to version v2.2.7. This release also includes a critical security fix for CVE-2026-68329, addressing a vulnerability within the Linux kernel. The update improves container runtime stability and enhances the OS's overall security posture for affected users.
- →cos-125-19216-532-123
Security (1) ›
- Container Optimized OS
Fixed CVE-2026-68329 in the Linux kernel.
Enhancements (2) ›
- Container Optimized OS cos-125-19216-532-123
Kernel Docker Containerd GPU Drivers COS-6.12.94 v27.5.1 v2.2.7 See List
- Container Optimized OS
Updated containerd to v2.2.7.
Read the original announcement →
https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#August_20_2026
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