CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe aws:downloadContent plugin in amazon-ssm-agent versions prior to 3.3.4515.0 is vulnerable due to improper pathname limitations, allowing authenticated remote users to write arbitrary files outside the designated download directory with root privileges. This could lead to arbitrary code execution if sensitive files are overwritten. Organizations using this plugin should prioritize upgrading to version 3.3.4515.0 or later to mitigate this high-severity risk.
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Original NVD Description
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory in the aws:downloadContent plugin in amazon-ssm-agent before 3.3.4515.0 might allow an authenticated remote user whose ssm:SendCommand permission is restricted to the AWS-DownloadContent document, to write arbitrary files outside the intended download directory with root privileges, via crafted object keys in the S3 source the document is directed to retrieve. This issue may lead to arbitrary code execution as root if specific sensitive files are overwritten. To remediate this issue, customers should upgrade amazon-ssm-agent to version 3.3.4515.0 or later.