Patch tracker / KB5046856
KB5046856: Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-base Security Update (November 2024)
KB5046856 is a High security update for Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-base, released 2024-11-12. It closes 30 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 8.8. Get it from the Microsoft Update Catalog below, and see where it sits against the rest of the month on the patch tracker.
Update summary
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Senserva AI Opinion for KB5046856
30 CVEs are addressed in this SQL Server update, including CVE-2024-38255, CVE-2024-43459, and CVE-2024-43462, all reaching Severity High at CVSS 8.8, across the 2016, 2017, and 2019 branches. This is a narrower variant of the November rollup compared to the 31-CVE sibling packages released the same cycle. Verify against the fuller package list if full coverage is required for compliance purposes.
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Senserva AI Opinion and rich prompt for KB5046856
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Full tracking and change history for KB5046856
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Exploitation and severity
Fixes 30 CVEs. Most severe CVSS 8.8 (High). EPSS exploit probability up to 1.6%.
Among the lower half of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
What to do
Moderate priority: schedule it in your normal patch cycle. Senserva flags whether KB5046856 is missing on your devices.
Check if KB5046856 is installed
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CVEs fixed by this update
Sorted exploited-first, then by CVSS. Every CVE links to its Senserva page with the full risk facts, references, and a ready-to-paste AI prompt.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-38255 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-43459 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-43462 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-48993 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-48994 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-48995 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-48996 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-48997 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-48998 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-48999 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49001 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49002 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49003 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49004 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49005 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49006 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49007 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49008 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49009 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49010 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49011 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49012 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49013 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49014 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49015 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49016 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49017 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49018 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49021 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
| CVE-2024-49043 | High | 8.8 | 1.6% | No |
Affected products
Also released in November 2024
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The full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
Authoritative references
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