fwctl device firmware access framework
modulename: fwctl.ko
configname: CONFIG_FWCTL
Linux Kernel Configuration
└─>Device Drivers
└─>fwctl device firmware access framework
In linux kernel since version 6.6.86 (release Date: 2025-04-07)
fwctl provides a userspace API for restricted access to communicate
with on-device firmware. The communication channel is intended to
support a wide range of lockdown compatible device behaviors including
manipulating device FLASH, debugging, and other activities that don't
fit neatly into an existing subsystem.
with on-device firmware. The communication channel is intended to
support a wide range of lockdown compatible device behaviors including
manipulating device FLASH, debugging, and other activities that don't
fit neatly into an existing subsystem.