Red Hat Security Advisory: postgresql:15 security update
PostgreSQL is an advanced object-relational database management system (DBMS). Security Fix(es): * postgresql: PostgreSQL executes arbitrary code in restore operation (CVE-2025-8715) * postgresql: PostgreSQL code execution in restore operation (CVE-2025-8714) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This advisory covers three related vulnerabilities in PostgreSQL 15 that enable arbitrary code execution during the database restore operation (CVE-2025-8713, CVE-2025-8714, CVE-2025-8715). The flaws allow an attacker to execute code when restoring a database backup, potentially compromising the system. Red Hat has released updated PostgreSQL 15 packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support and associated platforms to fix these vulnerabilities. The advisory references specific bugzilla entries and provides links for applying the update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system during the restore operation of PostgreSQL databases. This can lead to full system compromise or unauthorized actions within the database environment. The advisory classifies the impact as Important, indicating a high security risk that requires prompt attention.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated PostgreSQL 15 packages that address these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the security update for the postgresql:15 module on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support and related variants as detailed in the Red Hat advisory RHSA-2025:15014. For update instructions, refer to https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. No additional mitigations are specified beyond applying the official patch.
Red Hat Security Advisory: postgresql:15 security update
Description
PostgreSQL is an advanced object-relational database management system (DBMS). Security Fix(es): * postgresql: PostgreSQL executes arbitrary code in restore operation (CVE-2025-8715) * postgresql: PostgreSQL code execution in restore operation (CVE-2025-8714) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Technical Analysis
This advisory covers three related vulnerabilities in PostgreSQL 15 that enable arbitrary code execution during the database restore operation (CVE-2025-8713, CVE-2025-8714, CVE-2025-8715). The flaws allow an attacker to execute code when restoring a database backup, potentially compromising the system. Red Hat has released updated PostgreSQL 15 packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support and associated platforms to fix these vulnerabilities. The advisory references specific bugzilla entries and provides links for applying the update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system during the restore operation of PostgreSQL databases. This can lead to full system compromise or unauthorized actions within the database environment. The advisory classifies the impact as Important, indicating a high security risk that requires prompt attention.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated PostgreSQL 15 packages that address these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the security update for the postgresql:15 module on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Support and related variants as detailed in the Red Hat advisory RHSA-2025:15014. For update instructions, refer to https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. No additional mitigations are specified beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2025:15014
- Cve Count
- 3
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2025-8714","CVE-2025-8715"]
Threat ID: 6a3cc29c4853345fc16d3210
Added to database: 06/25/2026, 05:54:36 UTC
Last enriched: 07/12/2026, 10:23:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:52 UTC
Views: 32
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