Amazon EC2 Server Detect

What is the Amazon EC2 Server Detect module?

The Amazon EC2 Server Detect module is a test case designed to detect misconfigurations or vulnerabilities in Amazon EC2 servers. Amazon EC2 is a popular cloud computing service provided by Amazon Web Services. This module focuses on identifying potential issues related to the server configuration of EC2 instances.

The severity of this module is classified as informative, meaning it provides valuable information about the target system but does not pose an immediate threat.

Impact

The Amazon EC2 Server Detect module aims to identify misconfigurations or vulnerabilities in Amazon EC2 servers. By detecting these issues, system administrators can take appropriate actions to secure their EC2 instances and prevent potential security breaches or unauthorized access.

How the module works?

The Amazon EC2 Server Detect module utilizes HTTP request templates and matching conditions to identify specific patterns or headers that indicate the presence of an EC2 server. It focuses on the "Server" header and checks if it contains the value "EC2ws".

For example, if an HTTP response includes the following header:

Server: EC2ws

The module will consider it a match and report the vulnerability or misconfiguration.

It is important to note that this module does not perform any active interactions with the target system. Instead, it relies on analyzing the HTTP responses to identify potential issues.

By using this module, system administrators can proactively identify and address any misconfigurations or vulnerabilities in their Amazon EC2 servers, enhancing the overall security of their infrastructure.