NOISEInfrastructure Software·Jun 25, 2026, 7:44 AMSignal10Immediate

Amazon RDS Custom now supports the latest CU and GDR updates for Microsoft SQL Server

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Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) Custom for SQL Server now supports the latest Cumulative Updates (CU) and General Distribution Release (GDR) updates for Microsoft SQL Server. This release includes support for SQL Server 2019 CU32+GDR KB5090407 (RDS version 15.00.4470.1.v1) and SQL Server 2022 CU25 KB5081477 (RDS version 15.00.4255.1.v1). The GDR updates address vulnerabilities described in CVE-2026-40370. For additional information on the improvements and fixes included in these updates, see Microsoft documentation for KB5090407, KB5081477. You can upgrade your Amazon RDS Custo

Why this matters
Why now

AWS continuously updates its managed database services with the latest patches and features from underlying software vendors.

Why it’s important

This update ensures that Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server users maintain current security and performance features, which is essential for stable production environments.

What changes

Users of Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server can now access the latest Cumulative Updates and General Distribution Releases, addressing recent vulnerabilities and improvements.

Winners
  • · AWS customers using RDS Custom for SQL Server
  • · Organizations prioritizing up-to-date security patches
Losers
    Second-order effects
    Direct

    AWS RDS Custom for SQL Server environments become more secure and performant.

    Second

    Reduced operational overhead for customers who would otherwise manually manage these updates on self-hosted SQL Servers.

    Third

    Sustained customer satisfaction and continued adoption of AWS managed database services over on-premises solutions.

    Editorial confidence: 90 / 100 · Structural impact: 0 / 100
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