Oracle's database, middleware, and applications are getting a big batch of fixes for security vulnerabilities Oracle is planning to release on Tuesday 66 security patches affecting hundreds of products, according to a notice posted on its website.A number of the patches are for vulnerabilities that meet the most serious risk level under the Common Vulnerability Scoring System, Oracle said. Products affected include Oracle Audit Vault, JRockit, Solaris, and WebLogic Server.Six of the patches fix vulnerabilities in Oracle’s flagship database. Two of the bugs can be exploited remotely without a user name or password. Sixteen patches target Oracle middleware products. Twelve of those vulnerabilities allow for remote exploitation without authentication, Oracle said.Other fixes are aimed at Oracle’s Enterprise Manager, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Glassfish, and OpenOffice.Oracle is also set to release patches for Java SE and Java for Business in February. Chris Kanaracus covers enterprise software and general technology breaking news for The IDG News Service. Chris’s email address is Chris_Kanaracus@idg.com. Patch Management SoftwareTechnology Industry