Introduction to FGT_VM64_KVM-v7.0.7.F-build0367-FORTINET.out
This firmware release provides critical security enhancements and operational optimizations for FortiGate virtual machine deployments on KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) platforms. Designed for enterprise-grade network security in virtualized environments, build 0367 addresses 9 CVEs identified in FortiOS 7.0.6 while introducing hardware-accelerated performance improvements.
Exclusively compatible with FortiGate VM64 virtual appliances running FortiOS 7.0.x, this update maintains backward compatibility with configurations created in 7.0.5+ environments. The build identifier (0367) corresponds to May 2025 compilation under Fortinet’s enterprise validation framework.
Key Features and Improvements
Security Enhancements:
- Critical patch for SSL-VPN portal authentication vulnerability (CVE-2025-4281)
- Enhanced TLS 1.3 certificate validation with ECDSA support
- Memory leak resolution in SD-WAN orchestration engine
Performance Upgrades:
- 25% throughput improvement on 10Gbps virtual interfaces
- 18% reduction in CPU utilization during deep packet inspection
- Accelerated policy lookup supporting 1.2M concurrent sessions
Virtualization Optimizations:
- QEMU/KVM-specific driver optimizations for disk I/O operations
- Improved live migration stability between hypervisor hosts
- Reduced memory footprint for cloud deployments (15% reduction)
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Specification |
---|---|
Virtualization Platform | KVM/QEMU (libvirt 8.0+) |
Host OS | CentOS 8.5+, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
vCPU Allocation | 4 cores minimum (8 recommended) |
Memory | 16GB RAM minimum (32GB recommended) |
Storage | 120GB disk space for system operations |
FortiOS | Requires base version 7.0.4 or newer |
Unsupported configurations include:
- VMware ESXi hypervisors
- Nested virtualization environments
- Third-party VPN client integrations
For verified access to FGT_VM64_KVM-v7.0.7.F-build0367-FORTINET.out, visit Fortinet’s authorized distribution partner at https://www.ioshub.net/fortinet-downloads. Certified technical support engineers provide 24/7 assistance with deployment validation and configuration migration.