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AWS directconnect documentation change

Service: directconnect · 2025-06-13 · Documentation low

File: directconnect/latest/UserGuide/interface-set-mtu.md

Summary

Removed reference to MTU size 9001 in configuration steps, standardizing on 8500 MTU for jumbo frames

Security assessment

This corrects documentation accuracy but does not indicate a security fix. While incorrect MTU could cause operational issues, there's no evidence this change addresses an exploit or vulnerability.

Diff

diff --git a/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/interface-set-mtu.md b/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/interface-set-mtu.md
index db1509290..02097bd37 100644
--- a//directconnect/latest/UserGuide/interface-set-mtu.md
+++ b//directconnect/latest/UserGuide/interface-set-mtu.md
@@ -19 +19 @@ You can set the MTU of a private virtual interface using either the AWS Direct C
-  4. Under **Jumbo MTU (MTU size 9001)** or **Jumbo MTU (MTU size 8500)** , select **Enabled**.
+  4. Under **Jumbo MTU (MTU size 8500)** , select **Enabled**.