If you are currently running AVDF 20.15 or earlier versions, we recommend updating to AVDF 20.16 to help enhance the security and stability of your deployment.
For a full list of changes and related details, see the Release Notes.
Platform updates and security improvements in AVDF 20.16:
- AVDF 20.16 includes Oracle Database Server Release Update 19.29 from the October 2025 Critical Patch Update (CPU). The two CVEs relevant to the underlying AVDF repository are addressed in this release update.
- Five CVEs impacting the relevant versions of underlying components of the AVDF repository—Oracle APEX, Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS), Oracle Java SE, Oracle Autonomous Health Framework (AHF), and Oracle GoldenGate—are addressed in the October 2025 CPU.
- CVE fixes for the embedded Oracle Linux 8.10 operating system.
Reflecting on 5 Years of Evolution:
As the security landscape evolved, AVDF 20 evolved to address major shifts such as proactive security posture management, deeper monitoring and auditing coverage, simplified and consistent policy enforcement, the ability to handle emerging regulations, and expanded platform support. These advances help ensure your databases remain secure and compliant, even as your environment grows and changes.
To learn more about the evolution and key milestones of AVDF over the past five years, we invite you to read our dedicated blog that chronicles the AVDF 20 journey. This companion article provides valuable insights into how AVDF has continuously advanced to meet the changing needs of our customers. Read the full story here.
Call to action
- Update existing AVDF deployment: Download patch 38610751 from Oracle Support
- AVDF fresh install: Download from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud
- AVDF on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: Provision AVDF from the OCI Marketplace
- AWS compatible AMI: Download AVDF from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud
Learn more
- LiveLabs guided AVDF workshop
- Feature spotlight videos
- Database Auditing and Monitoring YouTube channel