Firmware
Coreboot 25.09 release improves boot speeds and hardware support
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The Coreboot project has released version 25.09, featuring 684 changes from 110 contributors that enhance boot performance and expand compatibility. Key updates include a 30% faster boot process and support for new motherboards from several manufacturers. These improvements aim to make the open-source firmware more efficient for modern hardware.
Tech firms launch openSFI for unified firmware solutions
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is collaborating with AMD, Arm, and Intel on openSFI, a new code foundation aimed at improving firmware. This project layers above AMD’s openSIL and Intel’s FSP to enable unified function calls. ByteDance stands as the only Chinese company involved in this major initiative.
Framework Linux systems shipped with Secure Boot bypass vulnerability
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Firmware security firm Eclypsium has discovered that about 200,000 Linux systems from Framework include signed UEFI components vulnerable to Secure Boot bypass. These components allow attackers to install persistent bootkits by exploiting a memory modification command. Framework is addressing the issue with updates for affected models.