The short answer:
Oracle Partners with a "EBS Legacy" certification can request a backport via a Service Request (SR). Request "Patch 8202632 – 10.2.0.5 for Linux." Oracle will provide a temporary URL.
Select to customize storage configurations. Specify your ORACLE_BASE and ORACLE_HOME paths clearly.
Even with a pristine download, you may encounter:
Over the years, the DBA community has archived and shared access to these hard-to-find files. While not official, these sources can be a lifeline for those in a bind. However, . Always scan any downloaded file thoroughly for viruses or malware.
The version 10.2.0.5 is technically a , not a full base installation. To obtain it officially, you must have a valid Customer Support Identifier (CSI) and an account on My Oracle Support.
Choose "Software Only" installation if you plan to upgrade the database dictionary after applying the patchset. Step 2: Apply the 10.2.0.5 Patchset Extract the downloaded 10.2.0.5 patchset zip file.
10.2.0.5 was the final "terminal" patch set for the 10gR2 line. End of Support: Premier Support for 10gR2 ended on July 31, 2010 , and Extended Support concluded on July 31, 2013 Compatibility:
That said, if you must run it (for an old Oracle Forms app or embedded medical device), 10.2.0.5 is the only version you should trust—it is more stable than 10.2.0.1 by a factor of ten.