Amazon RDS now supports the latest CU and GDR updates for Microsoft SQL Server
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-07-22
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 13.00.6490.1.v1, 14.00.3530.2.v1, 15.00.4470.1.v1, 16.00.4255.1.v1 |
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| Regions | all |
| CVE IDs | CVE-2026-40370 |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your Amazon RDS for SQL Server instances to the latest versions (13.00.6490.1.v1, 14.00.3530.2.v1, 15.00.4470.1.v1, 16.00.4255.1.v1) to apply critical security patches (CVE-2026-40370) and benefit from performance improvements and bug fixes.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the latest Amazon RDS for SQL Server versions to integrate enhanced security features and performance improvements, reducing operational toil and ensuring compliance with the latest security standards.
For Executives
Evaluate upgrading your Amazon RDS for SQL Server instances to apply the latest CU and GDR updates, which address critical vulnerabilities and enhance performance, ensuring your systems remain secure and up-to-date.
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