Security News > 2020 > October > How much does Oracle love you? Thiiiis much: Latest patch bundle has 402 fixes

"Oracle continues to periodically receive reports of attempts to maliciously exploit vulnerabilities for which Oracle has already released security patches," the database giant warned in its advisory accompanying its software patches.

"In some instances, it has been reported that attackers have been successful because targeted customers had failed to apply available Oracle patches. Oracle therefore strongly recommends that customers remain on actively-supported versions and apply Critical Patch Update security patches without delay."

"Due to the threat posed by a successful attack," it continued, "Oracle strongly recommends that customers apply Critical Patch Update security patches as soon as possible"Until you apply the Critical Patch Update patches, it may be possible to reduce the risk of successful attack by blocking network protocols required by an attack.

More detailed information is available for those with an Oracle login to access fully detailed patch notes.

Jake Moore, a cybersecurity specialist at antivirus vendor Eset, told The Register: "All critical patch updates are important and require the earliest, convenient patching but worryingly, even infosec folk can be procrastinators and put off critical updates when they are released due to the inconvenience often caused.

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