12.1.0.5 patching
Just another note for others who might be patching 12.1.0.5. It gives some false recommendations:
12.1.0.5 Enterprise Manager has incorrect patch recommendations to apply Patch 18524956 and Patch 18524960 ( Doc ID 2031080.1 )
This is an incorrect recommendation, Enterprise Manager 12.1.0.5 ships with 12.1.0.8 FMW plugin by default. Therefore, these recommendations are not applicable and the patches should not be applied. If an attempt is made to apply one of the patches, the following will be shown and it will not be possible to apply.
Applying interim patch '18524960' to OH '/opt/oracle/agent/plugins/oracle.sysman.emas.discovery.plugin_12.1.0.8.0' Verifying environment and performing prerequisite checks... Prerequisite check "CheckApplicable" failed. The details are: