Cumulative Update #16 for SQL Server 2017 RTM

[SQLTom]

The 16th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2017 RTM is now available for download at the Microsoft Downloads site. Please note that registration is no longer required to download Cumulative updates.
To learn more about the release or servicing model, please visit:

• CU16 KB Article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4508218

Starting with SQL Server 2017, we are adopting a new modern servicing model. Please refer to our blog for more details on Modern Servicing Model for SQL Server

• Microsoft® SQL Server® 2017 RTM Latest Cumulative Update: https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=56128
• Update Center for Microsoft SQL Server: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/sqlserver/ff803383.aspx

[KrystinaWoelkers]

Update: this has been answered! "The SQL Server CU update will bring your version to the latest stable release and includes fixes and security updates."

Hello! I was wondering if the "security update for SQL Server 2017 CU15: July 9, 2019" is included in cumulative update 16. In general, are security updates included in the latest CU? I know that the previous CU fixes are included in the most recent, but I wasn't 100% sure about security updates! Thanks :) 

[SQLTom]

Yes.  SQL Server Cumulative Updates (CU) releases include all previously released functional and security fixes.  Thus, SQL Server 2017 CU16 release does include the Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU15 released on July 9, 2019.