The Critical Patch Update (CPU) for January 2016 was released on January 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:
- April 19, 2016
- July 19, 2016
- October 18, 2016
- January 17, 2017
- Oracle E-Business Suite Releases 11i and 12 Critical Patch Update Knowledge Document (January 2016) (Note 2072202.1)
- Oracle Security Administration Guide – Secure Configuration (HTML)
- Secure Configuration Guide for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 (Note 403537.1)
- Secure Configuration Guide for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 11i (Note 189367.1)