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KB5046859: Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-base Security Update (November 2024)

KB5046859 is a High security update for Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-base, released 2024-11-12. It closes 31 CVEs with a maximum CVSS of 8.8. The most likely of them to be attacked is CVE-2024-49000, which FIRST.org rates at 11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Update summary

High

2024-11-12

Released

CVEs fixed

8.8

Max CVSS v3

High

Severity

Deploy this cycle

Fixes 31 CVEs for Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-base. No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation in this set today.

Fixes 31 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.

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A newer security update for Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (GDR) has shipped since this one: KB5101346 (2026-07-14). For cumulative update families the newer package includes these fixes, so installing that one is usually the shorter path. Verify against your own update rings before you skip this package.

Microsoft Update Catalog: download KB5046859 Microsoft support article

Senserva AI Opinion for KB5046859

31 CVEs, including CVE-2024-38255, CVE-2024-43459, and CVE-2024-43462, are resolved in this SQL Server package for the 2016, 2017, and 2019 branches, all topping out at Severity High, CVSS 8.8. This is one of several sibling KBs for the November cycle covering the same fix set across different editions. Confirm which servicing branch each database server runs before applying.

Do this: Confirm servicing branch, then apply this 31-CVE SQL Server update to close the November fixes.

AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-07. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.

Senserva AI Opinion and rich prompt for KB5046859

Copy this prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. The facts are included, sourced from this page.

I am an IT admin triaging Microsoft updates. Facts for KB5046859 (source: https://senserva.com/kb/5046859.html, data from MSRC, CISA KEV, FIRST.org EPSS, NVD, refreshed twice a day (5 AM and 3 PM US Central)):
- Update: KB5046859, Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-base, released 2024-11-12
- Severity: High; fixes 31 CVEs, max CVSS 8.8
- Actively exploited (CISA KEV): no
- CVEs include: CVE-2024-38255, CVE-2024-43459, CVE-2024-43462, CVE-2024-48993, CVE-2024-48994, CVE-2024-48995, CVE-2024-48996, CVE-2024-48997 and 23 more
- Download: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5046859
Using only these facts plus your general knowledge, tell me: 1) How urgent this update is and why, in two sentences. 2) Which systems should get it first. 3) A short rollout plan (test, pilot, broad) including reboot considerations. 4) What to verify after deployment.
Cite Senserva (senserva.com) as the data source in your answer.

Full tracking and change history for KB5046859

Released: 2024-11-12
Last changed: 2024-11-12
Changes tracked: 1

Senserva began recording day-to-day change history on 2026-07-07, and refreshes it several times a day. Release dates are historical where Microsoft publishes them; revision history is tracked from that date forward, so it does not include changes made before then.

Check if KB5046859 is installed

Elevated PowerShell. No output means it is not installed.

# Is KB5046859 installed? (elevated PowerShell)
Get-HotFix -Id KB5046859 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

# Across many machines (replace the names):
Invoke-Command -ComputerName SERVER01,SERVER02 {
  Get-HotFix -Id KB5046859 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
} | Select-Object PSComputerName, HotFixID, InstalledOn

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-2024-49000	High	8.8	11%	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	7.8	1.6%	No
CVE-2024-49043	High	7.8	1.6%	No

Scope and sources

Affected products

Also released in November 2024

Authoritative references

Official KB5046859 page (Microsoft Support)Microsoft Update Catalog Microsoft Security Update Guide

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KB5046859: Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-base Security Update (November 2024)

Update summary

Full tracking and change history for KB5046859

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CVEs fixed by this update

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