HarveyMoraSQL announces the availability of a critical security update for SQL Server 2017 RTM GDR, providing links to relevant downloads, vulnerability details, and guidance for database administrators.

Security Update for SQL Server 2017 RTM GDR

Author: HarveyMoraSQL
Published: August 12, 2025

Microsoft has released a new security update for SQL Server 2017 RTM GDR. This update is available through the Microsoft Download Center and the Microsoft Update Catalog, and it cumulatively includes all previous security fixes for SQL Server 2017 RTM, along with important new fixes described in the latest KB article.

Security Details

Key Vulnerability Addressed:
- CVE-2025-49759 – Microsoft SQL Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
Full Knowledge Base Article:
- KB5063760

Download Links

Additional Information

This update contains all previous security fixes for SQL Server 2017 RTM, so installing the latest update will bring your instance up to date on security.
For a full list of all SQL Server releases and updates, consult the latest official documentation from Microsoft.

Recommendations:
Database administrators and IT professionals responsible for SQL Server 2017 RTM deployments are encouraged to review the linked CVE, apply the update, and ensure their environments are protected against newly identified threats.

For any questions or further discussion, users are encouraged to consult the Microsoft SQL Server blog or community forums.

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