DoS via Reused AIO Handle in libkcapi's _kcapi_aio_read_all()
CVE-2026-71227 Published on August 5, 2026
Libkcapi: infinite loop denial of service in libkcapi _kcapi_aio_read_all() due to unhandled io_getevents() timeout return
A flaw was found in libkcapi. A local attacker can influence an application that uses the Asynchronous Input/Output (AIO) interface. By reusing an AIO-enabled handle after a prior completion error, the _kcapi_aio_read_all() function can enter a non-terminating wait loop. This can lead to a persistent denial of service, making the affected application or thread unresponsive.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-71227 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Timeline
Reported to Red Hat.
Made public. 101 days later.
Weakness Type
What is an Infinite Loop Vulnerability?
The program contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. If the loop can be influenced by an attacker, this weakness could allow attackers to consume excessive resources such as CPU or memory.
CVE-2026-71227 has been classified to as an Infinite Loop vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-71227
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