Patch tracker / KB5065225
KB5065225: Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-base Security Update (September 2025)
KB5065225 is a High security update for Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-base, released 2025-09-09. It closes 3 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.
Microsoft security update released 2025-09-09. Fixes 3 CVEs.
No exploitation is confirmed yet, but the EPSS model puts the 30-day exploitation probability for the worst CVE here at 33%, which is high enough to treat this as more urgent than its High label alone suggests. Attackers reverse-engineer Patch Tuesday updates within days, so the safe assumption is that exploit code follows the patch.
SQL Server updates deploy per instance, usually via the downloaded package or your server patching tool rather than client update rings. The install guidance below covers the options. For the bigger picture: how the Microsoft patching tools fit together, this month's Patch Tuesday summary, and every update ranked by real-world risk.
Updated July 24, 2026. Data refreshed on every build from MSRC, CISA KEV, and FIRST EPSS.
Download KB5065225
Get the official update for KB5065225. The download and file size for each supported product are on the Microsoft Update Catalog page.
Update summary
Senserva AI Opinion for KB5065225
KB5065225 patches three CVEs across SQL Server 2016 SP3, 2017, and 2019 GDR branches, with a top rating of High (CVSS 8.8) and an EPSS of 33 percent, which is elevated for a database engine fix. No CVE here is in CISA KEV or linked to ransomware, so this is a proactive patch rather than an active-fire response. The exposure covers production database instances, which are often on slower patch cycles because of downtime and application compatibility concerns.
Do this: Schedule the correct GDR package for your specific SQL Server build (2016 SP3, 2017, or 2019) during your next maintenance window and validate against a non-production instance first.
AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-21. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.
Senserva AI Opinion and rich prompt for KB5065225
Copy this prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. The facts are included, sourced from this page.
Full tracking and change history for KB5065225
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.
Exploitation and severity
Fixes 3 CVEs. Most severe CVSS 8.8 (High). EPSS exploit probability up to 33%.
Among the top 25% of tracked Microsoft updates by EPSS exploit probability.
What to do
Elevated priority: high severity or a meaningful exploitation probability, sooner if an affected product is internet-facing. Senserva flags whether KB5065225 is missing on your devices.
Check if KB5065225 is installed
Copy-paste PowerShell: one machine, or your whole fleet in one pass. No output means the update is not 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-2024-21907 | High | 8.8 | 33% | No |
| CVE-2025-47997 | High | 8.8 | 33% | No |
| CVE-2025-55227 | High | 8.8 | 33% | No |
Affected products
Also released in September 2025
The highest-risk updates from the same release:
The full month, summarized: Microsoft Patch Tuesday.
How to install KB5065225
This is a SQL Server update. It deploys per instance:
- Manual or scripted install of the package from the Update Catalog above, instance by instance, starting with test.
- Microsoft Update can offer SQL Server updates when the machine opts in to updates for other Microsoft products.
- Verify afterward by checking the instance build number against the update's target build.
Common questions about KB5065225
Is KB5065225 urgent?
KB5065225 is rated High. Include it in your normal patch cycle unless your environment raises its priority.
How do I download KB5065225?
From the Microsoft Update Catalog (linked on this page), or let Intune, Windows Update for Business, Windows Autopatch, or WSUS deliver it. The catalog page lists the download for each supported product.
How do I deploy KB5065225 with Intune?
Assign a Windows Update ring (quality update policy) to the device groups and the update flows on the ring's deferral schedule. For urgent updates, Intune expedite policies can bypass the ring deferrals. Verify the rollout with update compliance reporting rather than assuming delivery.
Can I ask my own AI about KB5065225?
Yes. This page includes a free, ready-to-paste AI prompt containing KB5065225's key facts: severity, CVE count, exploitation status, and the download link. Copy it into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot for a rollout plan; the data is refreshed three times a day (5 AM, 12:30 PM, and 7 PM US Central).
Authoritative references
See this and every Microsoft update ranked by real-world risk on the Microsoft Patch Tracker.
