AWS linux documentation change
Summary
Changed section header from 'Kernel Hardening' to 'Swap OpenSSL FIPS providers on AL2023' to focus on OpenSSL FIPS configuration
Security assessment
The change emphasizes FIPS-compliant OpenSSL provider configuration rather than kernel hardening. While FIPS relates to cryptographic security standards, there's no evidence this addresses a specific vulnerability. The update improves documentation of security features.
Diff
diff --git a/linux/al2023/ug/fips-mode-container.md b/linux/al2023/ug/fips-mode-container.md index e797af6e4..aac726f78 100644 --- a//linux/al2023/ug/fips-mode-container.md +++ b//linux/al2023/ug/fips-mode-container.md @@ -84 +84 @@ Enable FIPS Mode on AL2023 -Kernel Hardening +Swap OpenSSL FIPS providers on AL2023