QID 20216

Date Published: 2021-04-21

QID 20216: Oracle Database 18c Critical Patch Update - April 2021

Oracle Database quarterly patches are proactive cumulative patches containing recommended bug fixes that are released on a regular schedule.

Affected Software:
Oracle Database 18c

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
Authentication via Oracle Database:
This QID reviews the Oracle output from the table name DBA_REGISTRY_SQLPATCH for patch information.

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to compromise the database.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are requested to refer to CPUAPR2021 to obtain details about how to deploy the update.

    Vendor References
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    CPUAPR2021 URL Logo support.oracle.com/rs?type=doc&id=2749094.1