The Critical Patch Update (CPU) for April 2016 was released on April 19, 2016. Oracle strongly recommends applying the patches as soon as possible.
The Critical Patch Update Advisory is the starting point for relevant information. It includes a list of products affected, pointers to obtain the patches, a summary of the security vulnerabilities, and links to other important documents.
Supported products that are not listed in the “Supported Products and Components Affected” Section of the advisory do not require new patches to be applied.
Also, it is essential to review the Critical Patch Update supporting documentation referenced in the Advisory before applying patches, as this is where you can find important pertinent information.
The Critical Patch Update Advisory is available at the following location:
The next four Critical Patch Update release dates are:
- July 19, 2016
- October 18, 2016
- January 17, 2017
- April 18, 2017
Oracle E-Business Suite References
My Oracle Support Knowledge Documents:
- Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 Critical Patch Update Knowledge Document (April 2016) (Doc ID 2113110.1)
- Secure Configuration Guide for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 (Doc ID 403537.1)
- Secure Configuration Guide for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 11i (Doc ID 189367.1)
Web Library Book:
- Oracle E-Business Suite Security Guide, Release 12.2 – Secure Configuration (HTML)