Less than two weeks after its previous 2.0.5 release, Fwupd, an open-source utility designed to make updating firmware on Linux-based systems easier and more automatic, rolled out its new 2.0.6 version.
The new release includes several key enhancements, one of which is the addition of fwupdtool efiboot-hive, a new command that allows users to set the nmbl command line, thereby offering a more flexible configuration process.
Moreover, if you need to pause or delay firmware updates for administrative reasons, you can now conveniently set an “inhibit reason” directly from fwupdmgr.
Another notable improvement is the expanded device descriptor support: USB-provided hidraw devices may now use DS-20 descriptors.
On the bug fixes side, the software now properly deploys the dbx on MSI hardware and accurately extracts the milestone from Lenovo version numbers.
Furthermore, the development team resolved a notable fuzzing hang by preventing the addition of invalid CoSWID entities. They also improved device detection for Logitech HID++ child devices, ensuring a more seamless experience for peripheral management.
Other fixes address issues with internal network VID/PID detection on Redfish, payload length handling in Wacom scaler updates, and the reliability of Logitech Rallybar firmware updates.
Last but not least, Fwupd 2.0.6 also broadens its reach by adding support for HPE Gen10/Gen10+ devices using Redfish. In addition, the update introduces new version formats for upcoming Huddly devices.
For more details on all novelties, see the changelog.
