Apache Log4j Vulnerability with Oracle Forms and APEX
In recent days, a notification was sent out to the public stating that a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) had been discovered in Apache log4j versions up to 2.14.1 and even 2.15.0. What is happening is that the JNDI features used in any of the configurations or...Oracle Forms 12.2.1.4.0 Now Supported with Java 17
Oracle has recently released Java 17, the latest long-term version available similar to Java 8 and 11. One of the huge benefits of Java 17, in addition to having the latest security updates and enhancements, is that it is currently available for FREE for personal and...Failed to Validate Certificate Error When Launching Oracle Forms
There have been reported issues where users trying to access Oracle Forms 12c applications results in the following error: Failed to validate certificate. The application will not be executed. Name: oracle.forms.engine.Main Location: <FORMS_URL> NOTE: The...The End of Internet Explorer – How Does It Impact Oracle Forms?
Microsoft has just announced that Internet Explorer will be officially retired and taken out of support on June 15, 2022. (NOTE: As of June 17, 2022, the latest Windows Update released in June 2022 has not yet removed Internet Explorer from Windows 10. In addition,...Why You Should Clean Up Forms Code with PITSS.CON
Oracle Forms applications are very powerful with allowing end users to input data into an Oracle Database through the use of a web interface. The source code for the Oracle Forms applications require ongoing support with additional development and maintenance....JNLP Window Closes Upon Launching Forms Application
Java Web Start (JWS) is one of the ways which end users are able to run their Oracle Forms 12c applications without being required to use Internet Explorer. JWS allows users to run Forms applications by downloading a JNLP file and then launching it which launches a...Why it is Important to Maintain Your PITSS.CON Environment
PITSS.CON is a powerful tool which has helped many customers upgrade their Oracle Forms applications from older releases such as 6i to 11g and 12c as well as modernize Oracle Forms applications to other technologies such as APEX, ADF, etc. As time goes by, updates are...Things to Know Before Upgrading Your Oracle Database
There are currently several different releases of Oracle Database available from long term releases to innovation releases (temporary releases which contain new enhancements and features which will be present in the next long term release). As time goes by, many...Oracle Forms 12.2.1.3.0 Jar File Expiration Notice
NOTE: This only applies to Oracle Forms 12.2.1.3.0. If you are using Oracle Forms 12.2.1.4.0, the jar files do not need to be patched. As of December 30, 2020, all Oracle Forms-related jar files provided and signed by Oracle for Forms 12.2.1.3.0 have expired. PITSS...
