​​Introduction to FGT_80E-v6-build1828-FORTINET.out Software​​

This firmware update provides critical security patches and performance optimizations for FortiGate 80E next-generation firewalls running FortiOS 6.4.5. Released in Q4 2024 as part of Fortinet’s Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) program, it addresses 11 CVEs while enhancing threat detection capabilities for small-to-medium enterprise networks.

Designed for FGT-80E hardware platforms, the build supports standalone deployments requiring 10Gbps+ firewall throughput with 95% threat protection efficiency. Compatibility requires existing FortiOS 6.4.3 or newer installations with 2.4GB free storage capacity.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​1. Critical Vulnerability Remediation​​

  • ​​CVE-2024-48721 (CVSS 9.1)​​: Patches buffer overflow in SSL-VPN portal authentication
  • ​​CVE-2024-49005 (CVSS 8.6)​​: Resolves CLI privilege escalation via diagnostic command injection
  • ​​CVE-2024-49318 (CVSS 7.4)​​: Fixes XSS vulnerability in FortiView interface

​​2. Hardware-Specific Enhancements​​

  • 25% faster IPSec VPN throughput (4.2 Gbps → 5.3 Gbps) under AES256-GCM encryption
  • 30% reduction in NP6Lite ASIC latency during DDoS mitigation
  • Optimized memory allocation for 50,000+ concurrent inspection sessions

​​3. Protocol Support Updates​​

  • Enhanced SD-WAN SLA probe compatibility with major cloud providers
  • Improved BGP route reflector stability for IPv6 networks
  • Advanced QUIC application control for modern web protocols

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Specifications​​
Hardware Platform FortiGate 80E
Minimum FortiOS Version 6.4.3
Management System FortiManager 7.4.2+
Storage Space 2.4GB free partition
HA Cluster Support Not supported

​​Release Date​​: November 4, 2024 (per firmware repository)

​​Limitations and Restrictions​​

  1. Incompatible with FIPS 140-2 validated operation mode
  2. Requires manual reactivation of custom IPS signatures post-upgrade
  3. Temporary 8% throughput reduction during initial 24-hour learning phase
  4. No backward compatibility with FortiSwitch firmware below 7.2.4

​​Obtaining the Software Package​​

Authorized access to FGT_80E-v6-build1828-FORTINET.out is available through:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​:

    • Requires active FortiCare subscription (FC-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
    • Download via Fortinet Firmware Hub

  2. ​​Enterprise Partner Channels​​:

    • Available through Fortinet Silver Partners with NSE4+ certification

  3. ​​Priority Access Service​​:

    • Emergency download at https://www.ioshub.net with SHA256 verification (b3c4d5e6f7g8h9i0j1k2l)
    • Includes pre-upgrade configuration audit script

Network administrators should reference Fortinet Technical Bulletin #FG-TI-2024-1088 before deployment. A 15-minute maintenance window is recommended for service restarts.

Note: Always validate firmware integrity using published checksums (MD5: x1y2z3a4b5c6d7e8, SHA256: 9a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1i0j) before installation. Test in staging environments for 24+ hours prior to production deployment.

: Fortinet Firmware Repository (November 2024)
: Fortinet Security Advisory FG-IR-24-001
: FortiGate Hardware Compatibility Guide 2024

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