AWS eks documentation change

Service: eks · 2025-10-19 · Documentation low

File: eks/latest/userguide/using-service-linked-roles-eks-connector.md

Summary

Added explanation about SSM permissions usage for secure connections and cluster management in service-linked role

Security assessment

The change documents existing security-related functionality (SSM permissions for secure connections) but does not indicate any specific vulnerability being addressed. It enhances security documentation by explaining role capabilities.

Diff

diff --git a/eks/latest/userguide/using-service-linked-roles-eks-connector.md b/eks/latest/userguide/using-service-linked-roles-eks-connector.md
index d1bbb372b..b2be65130 100644
--- a//eks/latest/userguide/using-service-linked-roles-eks-connector.md
+++ b//eks/latest/userguide/using-service-linked-roles-eks-connector.md
@@ -40,0 +41,2 @@ You must configure permissions to allow an IAM entity (such as a user, group, or
+This role uses SSM (Systems Manager) permissions to establish secure connections and manage connected Kubernetes clusters.
+