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 problem does not happen if you are using Forms Standalone Launcher (FSAL). This is only occurring with the Java browser plug-in (the Internet Explorer method) or with Java Web Start (JWS).
The reason for this error is that Oracle Forms applications which are using the Certificate Revocation List (CRL) in Java are now getting blocked starting today. Oracle is currently looking into the issue right now as noted in Doc ID 2801480.1 in My Oracle Support and has filed a bug report on this. Oracle is working to create a patch for this issue for anyone using Oracle Forms 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Until a patch is ready, a workaround may be applied by disabling the certificate revocation checks (full details noted in Oracle Support Doc ID 1579850.1). This can be done in each end user’s Java Control Panel (javacpl.exe) under the Advanced tab. There is a setting, “Perform signed code certificate revocation checks on”, which can be changed by clicking on “Do not check (not recommended)”. That will disable the revocation check and allow end users to log into the application.
Please note that a patch will only be made available to Oracle Forms 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0 customers. Any Oracle customer who is using older versions of Oracle Forms 12c or even Oracle Forms 11g will need to either continue using the workaround or consider upgrading to Oracle Forms 12.2.1.4.0. Once a patch is released, we will update this article with the steps on how to apply the patch to your server.
If you are interested in upgrading your Oracle Forms application to the latest version, please do not hesitate to contact PITSS today.
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