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Amazon RDS for SQL Server adds latest Microsoft CU and GDR updates

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Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports the latest Cumulative Updates (CU) and General Distribution Release (GDR) updates for SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022. These updates include security patches for vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-40370, improving instance security and stability. All Amazon RDS for SQL Server users are recommended to upgrade their instances to benefit from these fixes.

  • →Includes security fixes addressing vulnerabilities
  • →Support for latest Microsoft SQL Server Cumulative Updates (CU) and GDR updates
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  • Includes security fixes addressing vulnerabilities

    This release includes General Distribution Release (GDR) updates that address vulnerabilities described in CVE-2026-40370. Applying these updates is recommended to enhance the security posture of your Amazon RDS for SQL Server instances. Details of the improvements and fixes are available in the linked Microsoft documentation.

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  • Support for latest Microsoft SQL Server Cumulative Updates (CU) and GDR updates

    Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports the latest CU and GDR updates for SQL Server 2016 SP3, 2017 CU31, 2019 CU32, and 2022 CU25. These updates are available for instances running these specific versions and include fixes addressed in Microsoft Knowledge Base articles. Users are encouraged to upgrade their RDS for SQL Server instances to apply these updates.

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