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This tab shows if the selected base image tag is the latest available version,
or if it's outdated.

If the base image tag used to build the current image isn't the latest, then the
delta between the two versions shows in this window. The delta information
includes:

- The tag name, and aliases, of the recommended (newer) version
- The age of the current base image version
- The age of the latest available version
- The number of CVEs affecting each version

At the bottom of the window, you also receive command snippets that you can 
run to re-build the image using the latest version.

#### Change base image

This tab shows different alternative tags that you can use, and outlines the
benefits and disadvantages of each tag version. Selecting the base image shows
recommended options for that tag.

For example, if the image you're inspecting is using an old version of `debian`
as a base image, it shows recommendations for newer and more secure versions
of `debian` to use. By providing more than one alternative to choose from, you
can see for yourself how the options compare with each other, and decide which
one to use.




Select a tag recommendation to see further details of the recommendation.
It shows the benefits and potential disadvantages of the tag, why it's a
recommended, and how to update your Dockerfile to use this version.
Title: Docker Scout: Refresh and Change Base Image Recommendations
Summary
This section describes the 'Refresh base image' and 'Change base image' tabs within Docker Scout. The 'Refresh base image' tab informs users whether their selected base image tag is the latest or outdated, displaying delta information like tag names, version ages, and CVE counts, alongside commands for rebuilding with the latest version. The 'Change base image' tab suggests alternative tags, outlining their benefits and disadvantages, and providing recommendations for newer, more secure versions. It presents options for users to compare and select the most suitable base image, including instructions for updating the Dockerfile with the chosen version.