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The Oracle Database version in the E-Business Suite environment is unsupported, posing security, compliance, and operational risks. Recommended actions include upgrading to a supported version like Oracle 19c, performing compatibility testing, applying the April 2025 CPU post-upgrade, and updating documentation. Failure to address this issue may lead to exposure to vulnerabilities and lack of Oracle support.

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3-OracleDB EOL EBS

The Oracle Database version in the E-Business Suite environment is unsupported, posing security, compliance, and operational risks. Recommended actions include upgrading to a supported version like Oracle 19c, performing compatibility testing, applying the April 2025 CPU post-upgrade, and updating documentation. Failure to address this issue may lead to exposure to vulnerabilities and lack of Oracle support.

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Oracle E-Business Suite Vulnerability Analysis: Oracle Database Unsupported

Version

Oracle E-Business Suite Vulnerability Analysis: Oracle Database Unsupported Version

Issue Summary

The Oracle Database version detected on the E-Business Suite environment is no longer supported by

Oracle. This means the database has reached End of Support (EoS) or End of Life (EoL) status and does not

receive security updates or critical patch advisories.

Impact

- Security Risk: Unsupported databases are excluded from Oracle's Critical Patch Updates (CPUs), leaving

them exposed to known and future vulnerabilities.

- Compliance Gap: Use of unsupported versions may violate internal or regulatory security standards (e.g.,

PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).

- Operational Risk: Oracle Support may decline assistance for incidents, leading to increased downtime or

recovery complexity.

Recommended Actions

1. Upgrade the Database Version:

- Identify the current Oracle DB version (e.g., 11gR2, 12.1.0.2).

- Plan an upgrade to a supported long-term release - ideally Oracle 19c or later.

- Reference Oracle's Lifetime Support Policy for Oracle Database:

https://www.oracle.com/assets/lifetime-support-database-069216.pdf

2. Perform Compatibility Testing with EBS:

- Ensure the target Oracle DB version is certified with your EBS release (e.g., R12.2.10+).

- Review certification matrix on My Oracle Support.

3. Apply the April 2025 CPU Post-Upgrade:

- As planned, apply the latest April 2025 CPU after the upgrade to bring the new database version into full

compliance.
4. Update Documentation and Inventory:

- Record the new version in asset management systems.

- Ensure your patching strategy covers database CPUs going forward.

Conclusion

Running an unsupported Oracle Database version underneath Oracle E-Business Suite exposes the

environment to elevated security, compliance, and operational risks. Upgrading to a supported release such

as Oracle 19c and applying the April 2025 CPU ensures long-term support, full security coverage, and Oracle

compliance moving forward.

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