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KB5040944

KB5040944: Security update for SQL Server 2016, Azure Connect Feature Pack branch, July 2024. 37 database security flaws addressed; unused setup components removed

In short

The update addresses 37 important security vulnerabilities in SQL Server, including flaws that could let attackers run code, and removes unused setup components.

Does it affect you? Applies to: Systems running SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Feature Pack. The update is optional for computers that do not host Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services.

Build
13.0.7037.1
Servicing branch
Azure Connect Feature Pack
Security
37 fixed
Restart
Required

For servers on the Azure Connect Feature Pack of Service Pack 3, the branch with 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 components are removed from SQL Server Setup.1
    The listed component is Stretch DB.

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
Azure Connect Feature Pack
Restart
Required
Replaced by
KB5042209
VersionBuildChannel
2016 13.0.7037.1 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 2016
471.6 MB
sqlserver2016-kb5040944-x64.exe Main update · KB5040944 SHA-1: 3b8c8ce8…31f272

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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