Python 3.8 Base Image User Account Suddenly Changed

Summary

On July 20, 2023; our Kaniko builds of our Dockerfiles were suddenly unable to leverage the 'python' user account.

Steps to reproduce

Attempt to use Kaniko to build a Dockerfile with the following 2 lines: FROM registry1.dso.mil/ironbank/opensource/python:v3.8 USER python

What is the current bug behavior?

Kaniko build fails reporting that User 'python' does not exist.

What is the expected correct behavior?

Kaniko build completes successfully.

Relevant logs and/or screenshots

It seems that this user account was removed intentionally: fe9dbc28

Possible fixes

fe9dbc28 Recommend reinstating the user account.

Tasks

• Bug has been identified and corrected within the container

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