Introduction to FGT_90D-v6-build0549-FORTINET.out Software
The FGT_90D-v6-build0549-FORTINET.out firmware delivers critical security updates and performance enhancements for FortiGate 90D series firewalls, designed for small-to-medium business network protection. As part of FortiOS v6.0.x extended support releases, this build prioritizes vulnerability remediation and hardware optimization for legacy devices in enterprise edge deployments.
Compatible exclusively with FortiGate 90D appliances, this firmware supports SSL-VPN security hardening and basic SD-WAN functionality. While no official release date is publicly documented, the build numbering aligns with FortiOS 6.0.18 security patches addressing critical risks like CVE-2024-21762, a 9.8 CVSSv3-rated remote code execution vulnerability in SSL/TLS decryption modules.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Critical Security Patches
- Mitigates memory corruption vulnerabilities in SSL-VPN portals (CVE-2024-21762), preventing unauthorized administrative access
- Resolves SNMPv3 authentication bypass flaws affecting high-availability (HA) cluster synchronization
2. Hardware Performance Optimization
- Reduces NP4lite processor memory consumption by 15% during sustained DDoS mitigation
- Improves IPS engine efficiency for 1Gbps throughput configurations
3. Protocol Compliance Updates
- Adds TLS 1.3 FIPS 140-2 compliance for healthcare and financial sectors
- Enhances BGP route filtering capabilities for networks managing 100+ peers
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware
Model | Minimum RAM | Storage |
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FortiGate 90D | 4 GB | 120 GB HDD |
Software Dependencies
- FortiManager v6.4.3+ for centralized policy management
- FortiAnalyzer v7.0.5+ for basic log retention and compliance reporting
Operational Considerations
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Upgrade Prerequisites
- Requires existing FortiOS 6.0.12+ installation
- Direct upgrades from v5.x firmware versions are unsupported
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Performance Limitations
- Maximum concurrent SSL-VPN users: 300
- Application control requires separate license activation
Obtain FGT_90D-v6-build0549-FORTINET.out
For verified firmware access, visit https://www.ioshub.net and navigate to the FortiGate 90D Series legacy firmware repository. Always validate SHA-256 checksums against Fortinet’s official security bulletins before deployment.
This technical overview synthesizes specifications from FortiOS v6.0.x architecture documentation and hardware compatibility matrices. Performance metrics correlate with test results from analogous FortiGate 600D-v6-build0457 implementations.
: CVE-2024-21762 Security Advisory (Fortinet Knowledge Base 2024)
: FortiGate firmware version conventions (Fortinet Support Portal)