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KB5040940

KB5040940: Security update for SQL Server 2017, CU branch, July 2024. Native Client OLE DB flaws patched; unused Stretch DB components removed

In short

The update addresses 37 Important vulnerabilities in the Native Client OLE DB Provider and removes unused Stretch DB components from Setup.

Does it affect you? Applies to: Systems running SQL Server 2017 that meet the prerequisite for this update. The listed standalone package is for x64.

Build
14.0.3471.2
Servicing branch
CU
Security
37 fixed
Restart
Required

For servers on the CU branch: they install cumulative updates, which also bring fixes beyond security. Servers on the GDR branch (security fixes only) get a separate update. Which branch am I on?

What changes

Removal 1 change

Stretch DB

  • Unused Stretch DB components are removed from SQL Server Setup.1

Technical details

Data sheet · Security · Downloads · Components Click to collapse or expand

Data sheet

Released
2024-07-09
Classification
Security Updates
Type
Cumulative update
Servicing branch
CU
Restart
Required
Replaced by
KB5042215
VersionBuildChannel
2017 14.0.3471.2 General availability

Security

37 vulnerabilities fixed
37 important
VulnerabilitySeverityCVSS

The table lists the 0 exploited, publicly disclosed or critical vulnerabilities. See all 37 vulnerabilities →

Downloads (Microsoft Update Catalog)

Package 2017
538.7 MB
sqlserver2017-kb5040940-x64.exe Main update · KB5040940 SHA-1: 828e3539…4737df

Sources

Updated
Cited passages from Microsoft's official notes (1)
  1. 1. Removes unused components from SQL Server Setup. support.microsoft.com
Checked automatically: 8 of 8 checks passed, 1 quoted passage · compared with Microsoft's page on Oct 20, 2026
  • Quotes found in the official pages: passed
  • Numbers found in the sources: passed
  • Vulnerabilities from the dossier only: passed
  • Links to allowed domains only: passed
  • Every official change covered: passed
  • Readable plain text: passed
  • Changes confirmed by the file list: passed
  • Sources agree: passed

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