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Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory – April 2017

The Critical Patch Update for April 2017 was released on April 18th, 2017.

Oracle strongly recommends applying the patches as soon as possible.

The Critical Patch Update Advisory is the starting point for relevant information. It includes the list of products affected, pointers to obtain the patches, a summary of the security vulnerabilities for each product suite, and links to other important documents. Supported products that are not listed in the "Affected Products and Components" 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.

Critical Patch Update Advisories are available at the following location:

Oracle Technology Network:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alerts-086861.html

The Critical Patch Update Advisory for April 2017 is available at the following location:

Oracle Technology Network:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html

Important information can also be found at:
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/

The next four dates for Critical Patch Updates are:

  • July 18, 2017
  • October 17, 2017
  • January 16, 2018
  • April 17, 2018

My Oracle Support (MOS) 17.2 Release

The My Oracle Support (MOS) portal has a quarterly release and MOS 17.2 was just released on April 7, 2017.  See the following documents for detailed information: 


My Oracle Support Resource Center (Doc ID 873313.1)

  • What's New: Release Notes, Browser Support, Supported Languages, and My Oracle Support FAQ
  • Key Things to Know: Support Tools and Resources, Get Proactive, and How to Work Effectively with Support and Oracle Best Practices
  • Test your Knowledge: Portals and Support Tools Expertise. Test Your Knowledge and Get Support Accredited

My Oracle Support Release Notes (Doc ID 780132.5)

  • Release Notes: New features, bug fixes, and known issues for My Oracle Support release 17.2
  • MOS FAQs: General information about My Oracle Support not contained in the release notes

My Oracle Support (MOS) 17.2 Release

The My Oracle Support (MOS) portal has a quarterly release and MOS 17.2 was just released on April 7, 2017.  See the following documents for detailed information: 


My Oracle Support Resource Center (Doc ID 873313.1)

  • What's New: Release Notes, Browser Support, Supported Languages, and My Oracle Support FAQ
  • Key Things to Know: Support Tools and Resources, Get Proactive, and How to Work Effectively with Support and Oracle Best Practices
  • Test your Knowledge: Portals and Support Tools Expertise. Test Your Knowledge and Get Support Accredited

My Oracle Support Release Notes (Doc ID 780132.5)

  • Release Notes: New features, bug fixes, and known issues for My Oracle Support release 17.2
  • MOS FAQs: General information about My Oracle Support not contained in the release notes

Patch Set Update: Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting 11.1.2.4.705

Hyperion Product Management have advised the release of a Patch Set Update (PSU) for Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting 11.1.2.4.x

This PSU is available from the My Oracle Support | Patches & Updates section.

Hyperion Financial Reporting PSU 11.1.2.4.705
Patch 25360176

This is a patch set update (PSU). This patch set update is a partial installation. It replaces files in the existing installation, and does not require a full installation. This patch set update is cumulative and does include fixes from previous patches.

    Removal of Support for Financial Reporting Studio Desktop Client:

    Oracle is committed to providing a simple and intuitive experience to the users of the service. To achieve this goal, Financial Reporting Web Studio, a component available since the 11.1.2.4.701 release, will be established as the only tool for designing and building reports. As a result, Financial Reporting Studio desktop client support will be fully transitioned to Financial Reporting Web Studio, tentatively in mid-2017. With a planned mid-2017 update, Financial Reporting Studio desktop client is planned to no longer be distributed.

    Starting with the 11.1.2.4.704 release, Financial Reporting Web Studio will achieve functional parity with most of the capabilities provided with Financial Reporting Studio desktop client. You will be able to create new reports and modify existing reports using Financial Reporting Web Studio.

    Oracle recommends that you transition to using Financial Reporting Web Studio at the earliest opportunity.

    The PSU 11.1.2.4.704 can be applied to Financial Reporting (FR) releases:

    • 11.1.2.4.000
    • 11.1.2.4.003 (PSU 20785710)
    • 11.1.2.4.004 (PSU 21479554)
    • 11.1.2.4.005 (PSU 22018419)
    • 11.1.2.4.006 (PSU 22462544)
    • 11.1.2.4.700
    • 11.1.2.4.701 (PSU 23009997)
    • 11.1.2.4.702 (PSU 23557946)
    • 11.1.2.4.703 (PSU 24311587)
    • 11.1.2.4.704 (PSU 24466619)

    Defects Fixed:

    • 25563540 - Text Function Is Not Working in FR Book.
    • 25551733 - Reports Dooes Not Show Aliases When Executed Via Batch Scheduler.
    • 25519873 - FR Batch Scheduler Allow To Put Incorrect Password.
    • 25249309 - Legal Paper Setting In FR Book Renders Page On Leeter In Complete PDF Preview.
    • 25115948 - Image Alignment Is Not Correct In HTML Output Of FR 11.1.2.4.703.
    • 24972918 - Formatting Issues In Cell Text Function And Planning Comments.
    • 24958003 - Difference In Footer Text Box Placement When Appying FR 11.1.2.4.703.
    • 24931168 - Large Spacing Gap In Column Headings, When Text Is Displayed Over Multiple Lines.
    • 24834449 - Indent Increases For Each Generation By Is Not Being Recognised In FR 11.1.2.4.
    • 24816299  - Expand All Not Working For Customer Outline, It Results In A Blank Grid.
    • 21897617  - Not Able To Expand The Member Selection Column When Viewed In HTML View Of Book.

    Prerequisites - Required Microsoft Patch - Microsoft has identified a security issue that could allow a hacker to compromise your Windows-based system. You MUST install the Microsoft VC 2005 SP1 ATL redistributable pack before applying this patch. The updated VC 2005 redistributable is available here for both x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit).

    Ensure to review the Readme file prior proceeding with this PSU implementation for important information that includes prerequisites, details for applying patch, troubleshooting FAQ's and additional support information.

    The Readme file is available from the Patches & Updates download screen.

    Share your experience about installing this patch ...

    In the MOS | Patches & Updates screen for Oracle Hyperion FR Patch 25360176, click the "Start a Discussion" or "Reply to Discussion" and submit your review.

    The patch install reviews and other patch related information is available within the My Oracle Support Communities. Visit the Oracle Hyperion EPM sub-space:

    Hyperion Patch Reviews

    For questions specific to Hyperion Financial Reporting ...

    The My Oracle Support Community "Hyperion Reporting Products" is the ideal first stop to seek & find product specific answers:

    Hyperion Reporting Products

    Patch Set Update: Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting 11.1.2.4.705

    Hyperion Product Management have advised the release of a Patch Set Update (PSU) for Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting 11.1.2.4.x

    This PSU is available from the My Oracle Support | Patches & Updates section.

    Hyperion Financial Reporting PSU 11.1.2.4.705
    Patch 25360176

    This is a patch set update (PSU). This patch set update is a partial installation. Itreplaces files in the existing installation, and does not require a fullinstallation. This patch set update is cumulative and does include fixesfrom previous patches.

      Removal of Support for Financial Reporting Studio Desktop Client:

      Oracle is committed to providing a simple and intuitive experience to the users of the service. To achieve this goal, Financial Reporting Web Studio, a component available since the 11.1.2.4.701 release, will be established as the only tool for designing and building reports. As a result, Financial Reporting Studio desktop client support will be fully transitioned to Financial Reporting Web Studio, tentatively in mid-2017. With a planned mid-2017 update, Financial Reporting Studio desktop client is planned to no longer be distributed.

      Starting with the 11.1.2.4.704 release, Financial Reporting Web Studio will achieve functional parity with most of the capabilities provided with Financial Reporting Studio desktop client. You will be able to create new reports and modify existing reports using Financial Reporting Web Studio.

      Oracle recommends that you transition to using Financial Reporting Web Studio at the earliest opportunity.

      The PSU 11.1.2.4.704 can be applied to Financial Reporting (FR) releases:

      • 11.1.2.4.000
      • 11.1.2.4.003 (PSU 20785710)
      • 11.1.2.4.004 (PSU 21479554)
      • 11.1.2.4.005 (PSU 22018419)
      • 11.1.2.4.006 (PSU 22462544)
      • 11.1.2.4.700
      • 11.1.2.4.701 (PSU 23009997)
      • 11.1.2.4.702 (PSU 23557946)
      • 11.1.2.4.703 (PSU 24311587)
      • 11.1.2.4.704 (PSU 24466619)

      Defects Fixed:

      • 25563540 - Text Function Is Not Working in FR Book.
      • 25551733 - Reports Dooes Not Show Aliases When Executed Via Batch Scheduler.
      • 25519873 - FR Batch Scheduler Allow To Put Incorrect Password.
      • 25249309 - Legal Paper Setting In FR Book Renders Page On Leeter In Complete PDF Preview.
      • 25115948 - Image Alignment Is Not Correct In HTML Output Of FR 11.1.2.4.703.
      • 24972918 - Formatting Issues In Cell Text Function And Planning Comments.
      • 24958003 - Difference In Footer Text Box Placement When Appying FR 11.1.2.4.703.
      • 24931168 - Large Spacing Gap In Column Headings, When Text Is Displayed Over Multiple Lines.
      • 24834449 - Indent Increases For Each Generation By Is Not Being Recognised In FR 11.1.2.4.
      • 24816299  - Expand All Not Working For Customer Outline, It Results In A Blank Grid.
      • 21897617  - Not Able To Expand The Member Selection Column When Viewed In HTML View Of Book.

      Prerequisites - Required Microsoft Patch - Microsoft has identified a security issue that could allow a hacker to compromise your Windows-based system. You MUST install the Microsoft VC 2005 SP1 ATL redistributable pack before applying this patch. The updated VC 2005 redistributable is available here for both x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit).

      Ensure to review the Readme file prior proceeding with this PSU implementation for important information that includes prerequisites, details for applying patch, troubleshooting FAQ's and additional support information.

      The Readme file is available from the Patches & Updates download screen.

      Share your experience about installing this patch ...

      In the MOS | Patches & Updates screen for Oracle Hyperion FR Patch 25360176, click the "Start a Discussion" or "Reply to Discussion" and submit your review.

      The patch install reviews and other patch related information is available within the My Oracle Support Communities. Visit the Oracle Hyperion EPM sub-space:

      Hyperion Patch Reviews

      For questions specific to Hyperion Financial Reporting ...

      The My Oracle Support Community "Hyperion Reporting Products" is the ideal first stop to seek & find product specific answers:

      Hyperion Reporting Products