containerd

v2.2.6Kubernetes Core

Jul 9, 2026

containerd v2.2.6 is a routine patch addressing CRI sandbox lifecycle bugs (nil pointer dereference, invalid container creation, hook failure cleanup) and an image distribution fix to prevent content store pollution. No breaking changes or operator action required.

Key changes (5)

Fixed nil pointer dereference in NRI GetIPs during pod sandbox teardown
CreateContainer now rejected when sandbox is not running
RunPodSandbox ensures proper cleanup on hook failures, preventing mount leaks
Limited /blobs fallback during image resolution to reduce content store pollution
Go toolchain updated to 1.26.5 / 1.25.12

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