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KB5046860: Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-base Security Update (November 2024)
KB5046860 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
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.
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.
31 CVEs land in this SQL Server 2016, 2017, and 2019 update, including CVE-2024-38255, CVE-2024-43459, and CVE-2024-43462, the worst at Severity High, CVSS 8.8. This is one of the largest packages in the November cycle. Keep a record of which sibling package was applied to which instance since several near-identical KBs exist for this same fix set.
Do this: Record which SQL Server instances receive this specific 31-CVE package to avoid gaps across the fleet.
AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-07. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.
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Full tracking and change history for KB5046860
- Released
- 2024-11-12
- Last changed
- 2024-11-12
- Changes tracked
- 1
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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-2024-49000 | 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
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37 CVEs · Critical · exploitedThe full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
- Authoritative references
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