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Auto Scaling Group Launch Configuration Does Not Require IMDSv2

Overview​

His oversight verifies the activation status of IMDSv2 on every instance initiated through Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling groups. The verification is unsuccessful if the launch configuration lacks the Instance Metadata Service (IMDS) version or if both IMDSv1 and IMDSv2 are activated.

IMDS furnishes information about your running instance, aiding in its configuration and management.

The introduction of IMDS Version 2 incorporates additional safeguards that were absent in IMDSv1, enhancing the overall security of your EC2 instances.

Vendor​

AWS

Cloud Service​

Auto Scaling

AutoScaling.3

Severity​

4

Item Types​

AWS::AutoScaling::LaunchConfiguration