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nxp nci nfc

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The nxp nci nfc tag covers discussions about the Linux kernel driver for NXP's NFC controller, which uses the NCI (NFC Controller Interface) protocol. Content includes a thread on CVE-2026-31545, a medium-severity flaw in the driver related to GPIO handling with sleep-capable controllers like I2C GPIO expanders. The bug was disclosed by kernel.org and fixed via stable kernel patches. While the vulnerability does not directly affect most desktop Windows users, it highlights security issues at the intersection of firmware, buses, power management, and driver assumptions. The tag is relevant for those interested in Linux kernel security, NFC hardware, and driver-level vulnerabilities.
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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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