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AWS AmazonRDS documentation change

Service: AmazonRDS · 2025-03-10 · Documentation low

File: AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/rds-manpol-updates.md

Summary

Added details about new Secrets Manager permissions in RDS Custom service-linked role policy

Security assessment

Documents enhanced integration with Secrets Manager for credential management (security feature), but no indication of patching a security flaw.

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+[Service-linked role permissions for Amazon RDS Custom](./UsingWithRDS.IAM.ServiceLinkedRoles.html#slr-permissions-custom) – Update to existing policy |  Amazon RDS added new permissions to the `AmazonRDSCustomServiceRolePolicy` of the `AWSServiceRoleForRDSCustom` service-linked role. These new permissions allow RDS Custom to list and restore Secrets Manager secrets. For more information, see [Service-linked role permissions for Amazon RDS Custom](./UsingWithRDS.IAM.ServiceLinkedRoles.html#slr-permissions-custom). | March 6, 2025