KB5077465

KB5077465 - Description of the security update for SQL Server 2022 GDR: March 10, 2026

Applies To

SQL Server 2022 on Windows (all editions)SQL Server 2022 on Linux (all editions)

Release Date:

3/10/2026

Version:

16.0.1170.5

• Summary

• Improvements and fixes included in this update

• How to obtain and install the update

• More information

• File information

• Information about protection and security

Summary

This security update contains fixes and resolves vulnerabilities. To learn more about the vulnerabilities, see the following security advisories:

• CVE-2026-21262 - SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

• CVE-2026-26115 - SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

The Microsoft SQL Server components are updated to the following builds in this security update:

• SQL Server - product version: 16.0.1170.5, file version: 2022.160.1170.5

Improvements and fixes included in this update

A downloadable Microsoft Excel workbook that contains a summary list of builds, together with their current support lifecycle, is available. The Excel file also contains detailed fix lists. Download this Excel file now.

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| Bug reference | Description | Fix area | Component | Platform | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4973068 | Fixes an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the version upgrade process for merge replication. | SQL Server...