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AWS AmazonRDS medium security documentation change

Service: AmazonRDS · 2025-05-10 · Security-related medium

File: AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/UsingWithRDS.IAM.ServiceLinkedRoles.md

Summary

Updated IAM role deletion steps to reference 'Last Accessed' tab instead of 'Access Advisor' tab

Security assessment

The correction ensures users validate recent activity via the correct IAM interface before deleting service-linked roles, preventing accidental removal of active roles which could cause service disruptions or unintended access.

Diff

diff --git a/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/UsingWithRDS.IAM.ServiceLinkedRoles.md b/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/UsingWithRDS.IAM.ServiceLinkedRoles.md
index c54d7582e..c316d80ed 100644
--- a//AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/UsingWithRDS.IAM.ServiceLinkedRoles.md
+++ b//AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/UsingWithRDS.IAM.ServiceLinkedRoles.md
@@ -83 +83 @@ Before you can use IAM to delete a service-linked role, you must first confirm t
-  3. On the **Summary** page for the chosen role, choose the **Access Advisor** tab.
+  3. On the **Summary** page for the chosen role, choose the **Last Accessed** tab.
@@ -85 +85 @@ Before you can use IAM to delete a service-linked role, you must first confirm t
-  4. On the **Access Advisor** tab, review recent activity for the service-linked role.
+  4. On the **Last Accessed** tab, review recent activity for the service-linked role.