CVE-2026-71226
HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.12%
Last modified
CVE-2026-71226 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory Corruption via Uncanceled AIO Requests on Error: libkcapi's one-shot AIO path can return an error before all submitted IOCBs are drained, allowing later kernel writes into caller-owned output buffers.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory Corruption via Uncanceled AIO Requests on Error: libkcapi's one-shot AIO path can return an error before all submitted IOCBs are drained, allowing later kernel writes into caller-owned output buffers.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Hardened Images | All versions |
| Redhat | Openshift Container Platform | 4.0 |
| Smuellerdd | Libkcapi | >= 0.12.0, < 1.5.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-71226Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2462114Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-71226?
Memory Corruption via Uncanceled AIO Requests on Error: libkcapi's one-shot AIO path can return an error before all submitted IOCBs are drained, allowing later kernel writes into caller-owned output buffers.
How severe is CVE-2026-71226?
CVE-2026-71226 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-71226?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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