CVE-2026-43291
MediumSummary
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to parameter validation for packet data in communication with nci NFC chips has been resolved. The introduced fix has caused issues with communication with these chips.
Risk Assessment
Organizations using nci NFC chips may encounter communication problems, which could affect the operation of applications and services dependent on this technology.
Recommendation
It is recommended to monitor Linux kernel updates and test communication with nci NFC chips after applying patches.
Original NVD description (English source)
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: nfc: nci: Fix parameter validation for packet data Since commit 9c328f54741b ("net: nfc: nci: Add parameter validation for packet data") communication with nci nfc chips is not working any more. The mentioned commit tries to