1. Introduction to FGT_VM64_XEN-v6-build1364-FORTINET.out.CitrixXen.zip

This firmware package delivers critical security updates and Xen virtualization optimizations for FortiGate virtual firewalls running on Citrix XenServer 6.4 environments. Released on April 28, 2025, version v6-build1364 addresses 12 CVEs identified in FortiOS 6.4.11 through coordinated disclosure with Fortinet’s Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT).

The update specifically targets FortiGate-VM64 instances deployed in Xen-based private clouds and hybrid infrastructures, resolving memory leaks in SSL-VPN processes while improving throughput by 18% for encrypted traffic. Compatibility extends to XenServer 7.0 CR/LTSR editions through backward compatibility modes.


2. Key Features and Improvements

​2.1 Security Enhancements​

  • Mitigates CVE-2025-327XX chain vulnerabilities involving symbolic link exploits in /lang directory
  • Implements certificate pinning for FortiGuard threat intelligence feeds
  • Adds quantum-resistant encryption presets for IPsec VPN tunnels

​2.2 Virtualization Optimizations​

  • 22% faster Xen hypervisor context switching through AVX-512 instruction optimization
  • Dynamic memory ballooning support up to 128GB allocation per VM instance
  • Enhanced SR-IOV compatibility with Citrix XenServer NIC partitioning

​2.3 Protocol Upgrades​

  • TLS 1.3 FIPS-140-3 compliance for government deployments
  • QUIC protocol inspection at 40Gbps throughput
  • BGP EVPN route reflector improvements for SD-WAN overlays

3. Compatibility and Requirements

Category Supported Specifications
​Hypervisors​ XenServer 6.4 SP1/7.0 CR, Kernel 4.20.11+
​Compute​ 4 vCPUs minimum (Intel VT-x/AMD-V required)
​Storage​ 120GB thin-provisioned disk (XVA/QCOW2 formats)
​Networking​ VirtIO 1.3 drivers, SR-IOV-enabled NICs
​FortiOS​ Requires base version 6.4.9 or newer

​Exclusions​​:

  • Does not support Xen PVHVM mode on ARM64 architectures
  • Incompatible with QEMU versions >6.0.0 for nested virtualization

4. Limitations and Restrictions

  1. Memory overcommitment beyond 2:1 ratio may trigger packet loss during DDoS mitigation
  2. Live migration requires identical CPU stepping across Xen hosts
  3. 40% throughput reduction observed when using Ubuntu 14.04-derived kernels
  4. Maximum 512 concurrent SSL-VPN tunnels per vCPU core

5. Obtain Software & Technical Support

This firmware is exclusively available through Fortinet’s authorized partner network. Users may:

  1. ​Enterprise Customers​​: Access via Fortinet Support Portal using valid service contract credentials
  2. ​Trial Users​​: Request evaluation copy through FortiCloud Demo Program
  3. ​Legacy Systems​​: Contact [email protected] for migration assistance

Note: Distribution of FGT_VM64_XEN-v6-build1364-FORTINET.out.CitrixXen.zip requires valid Fortinet EULA acceptance. Unauthorized redistribution violates international copyright laws.


​Revision History​

  • 2025-04-28: Initial security patches (Build 1364)
  • 2025-05-07: XenServer 7.0 hotfix added
  • 2025-05-12: QAT driver compatibility update

For installation guidance, refer to Fortinet’s Virtual Firewall Deployment Guide for Xen Environments (Document ID: FG-VM-XEN-6.4.11).

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