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The gpio expander tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about GPIO expander hardware and drivers, particularly in the context of Linux kernel security and platform firmware. Recent content highlights a CVE-2026-31545 vulnerability in the Linux NFC driver where sleep-capable GPIO expanders (like I2C-based ones) caused kernel warnings, leading to availability concerns. While this specific bug does not directly affect most Windows desktop users, it underscores how GPIO expanders play a role in modern platform security, especially at the intersection of firmware, buses, and power management. The tag is relevant for users interested in low-level hardware interfaces, driver development, and cross-platform security issues involving GPIO expanders.
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    CVE-2026-31545 Linux NFC Driver Bug: Sleepable GPIO Fix and Availability Impact

    CVE-2026-31545 is a medium-severity Linux kernel flaw disclosed by kernel.org on April 24, 2026, affecting the NXP NCI NFC driver when firmware and enable GPIO lines are driven through sleep-capable controllers such as I2C GPIO expanders and fixed through stable kernel patches. The bug is not a...
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