AWS AWSEC2 documentation change
Summary
Refined console steps for configuring IMDSv2 with clearer workflow and added step numbering
Security assessment
The updates improve procedural clarity for enforcing IMDSv2 (a security feature), but do not introduce new security measures or address a specific vulnerability.
Diff
diff --git a/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/instance-metadata-transition-to-version-2.md b/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/instance-metadata-transition-to-version-2.md index 33f5d78ed..7e182cc2f 100644 --- a//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/instance-metadata-transition-to-version-2.md +++ b//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/instance-metadata-transition-to-version-2.md @@ -251 +251 @@ Amazon EC2 console - 2. On the EC2 Dashboard, under **Account attributes** , choose **Data protection and security**. + 2. In the navigation pane, choose **Dashboard**. @@ -253 +253 @@ Amazon EC2 console - 3. Under **IMDS defaults** , choose **Manage**. + 3. On the **Account attributes** card, under **Settings** , choose **Data protection and security**. @@ -255 +255 @@ Amazon EC2 console - 4. For **Instance metadata service** , choose **Enabled**. + 4. Under **IMDS defaults** , choose **Manage**. @@ -257 +257 @@ Amazon EC2 console - 5. For **Metadata version** , choose to **V2 only (token required)**. + 5. For **Instance metadata service** , choose **Enabled**. @@ -259 +259,3 @@ Amazon EC2 console - 6. Choose **Update**. + 6. For **Metadata version** , choose to **V2 only (token required)**. + + 7. Choose **Update**.