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Oracle releases an out of step security patch for E-Business Suite
February 27th, 2006 by Pete
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Oracle has released what some are calling a stealth security patch. They normally only release security patches as part of the Critical Patch Update process on a quarterly basis. It is common however to include security fixes in upgrades that are then included in the next CPU but Oracle do not normally publicise the security fixes.
In this case Oracle has released a Diagnostics support pack February 2006 with Oracle Diagnostics RUP A. This is an upgrade to Oracle E-Business Suite diagnostics. It is unusual for Oracle to publicise the fact that security fixes are included with an upgrade and to encourage customers to apply the patch. Cynical observers may think that Oracle are encouraging customers to upgrade to make support easier by encouraging the application of the patch. This patch and some comments and bug information are included in an excellent paper by Integrigy called "Security Analysis - Diagnostic support pack February 2006 patch E-Business Suite impact"
