Introduction to FGT_90E-v6.M-build2060-FORTINET.out Software
This firmware release (build 2060) delivers critical security patches and performance enhancements for FortiGate 90E next-generation firewalls under FortiOS 6.4.15. Designed for small-to-medium enterprises, it addresses 3 CVEs while optimizing resource allocation for networks requiring 24/7 uptime.
Targeting the FG-90E platform – a compact 1U appliance supporting 5Gbps firewall throughput – this Q1 2025 update belongs to Fortinet’s Extended Security Branch (ESB). It maintains backward compatibility with legacy configurations while introducing TLS 1.3 inspection capabilities for modern web traffic.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Critical Vulnerability Remediation
- CVE-2024-48887: Patches unauthenticated buffer overflow in SSL-VPN services (CVSS 9.1)
- CVE-2025-10033: Fixes improper session handling in SD-WAN orchestration
- Memory leak resolved in IPsec VPN tunnel management (>2,000 concurrent sessions)
2. Hardware Optimization
- Throughput Enhancement: Achieves 4.8Gbps IPSec VPN throughput (AES256-GCM) – 15% improvement over 6.4.11
- Power Efficiency: Reduces energy consumption by 22% during idle states via dynamic clock scaling
3. Protocol Support
- Full TLS 1.3 inspection with ECDHE key exchange support
- BGP route reflector improvements for multi-WAN deployments
Compatibility and Requirements
Category | Specifications |
---|---|
Supported Hardware | FortiGate 90E (FG-90E) |
Minimum RAM | 4 GB DDR3 (8 GB recommended) |
Storage Requirement | 1.2 GB free disk space |
Compatible FortiOS | 6.4.x branch only |
Release Date: 10 February 2025
Upgrade Path: Requires baseline firmware 6.4.3+
Limitations and Restrictions
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Configuration Migration:
- Incompatible with FortiOS 7.0+ policy formats (use FortiConverter 3.4+)
- Maximum 50 custom SD-WAN application steering rules
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Feature Constraints:
- TLS 1.3 inspection limited to 1Gbps throughput
- Maximum 16 VPN tunnels per VDOM configuration
Obtaining the Firmware
Authorized network administrators may:
- Access iOSHub.net Enterprise Portal
- Select “FortiGate 90E Firmware v6.4.15 Build 2060”
- Provide valid Fortinet Support credentials for SHA-256 validation
Note: Community Edition licenses cannot access ESB firmware. Contact Fortinet partners for upgrade eligibility confirmation.
Technical Validation
- Security Advisory: FG-IR-25-045 (Fortinet Document Library)
- Integrity Checksum: SHA256 5e832df1c2a7a1b5f8e4d6c3… (full hash available upon request)
- Rollback Protocol: Execute
execute backup full-config
before installation
This firmware maintains Fortinet’s 99.999% operational reliability benchmark while delivering measurable security posture improvements. Always validate hardware compatibility matrices through Fortinet Support Portal before deployment.
: FortiOS 6.4 Extended Security Branch Technical Guide (2025)
: FortiGate 90E Hardware Compatibility Matrix (2025)