Oracle The Critical Patch Update (CPU) for October 2016

The Critical Patch Update (CPU) for October 2016 was released on October 18, 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.
The Critical Patch Update Advisory is available at the following location:

• Oracle Technology Network

It is essential to review the Critical Patch Update supporting documentation referenced in the Advisory before applying patches.
The next four Critical Patch Update release dates are:

• January 17, 2017
• April 18, 2017
• July 18, 2017
• October 17, 2017

References

• Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 Critical Patch Update (October 2016) (Doc ID 2181748.1)
• Secure Configuration Guide for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 (Doc ID 403537.1)
• Oracle E-Business Suite Security Guide, Release 12.2 - Secure Configuration