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The nfc nci tag on WindowsForum.com covers Linux kernel vulnerabilities and fixes related to the NFC NCI (Near Field Communication NCI Core) subsystem. Recent discussions focus on CVE-2026-31509, a locking-order failure in the nci_close_device function that can cause deadlocks, and CVE-2026-23339, a memory leak in nci_transceive() due to improper skb ownership handling. These threads provide technical analysis of the bugs, their impact on system stability, and the upstream patches. While the tag is Linux-specific, it is relevant for enterprise IT and security professionals managing systems with NFC hardware or monitoring kernel CVEs.
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    CVE-2026-31509 Linux NFC Locking Fix: Deadlock Risk in Close Path

    Overview CVE-2026-31509 is a Linux kernel vulnerability in the NFC NCI path that was published on April 22, 2026, and quickly drew attention because the bug is not a flashy memory corruption issue but a locking-order failure with real stability implications. The upstream fix is narrowly scoped...
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    CVE-2026-23339 Kernel Leak: nci_transceive Ownership Bug

    CVE-2026-23339 is a small-looking Linux kernel bug with the kind of lifecycle mistake that kernel engineers never ignore: nci_transceive() takes ownership of an skb, then returns early on several error paths without freeing it. The result is a memory leak on the -EPROTO, -EINVAL, and -EBUSY...
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