Introduction to FGT_1801F-v6.M-build2000-FORTINET.out Software
This firmware delivers FortiOS 6.4.12 for FortiGate 1800F series next-generation firewalls, addressing 16 critical CVEs while optimizing threat detection efficiency for hyperscale data centers. Designed for high-density 40GbE/100GbE environments, build 2000 enhances Security Fabric integrations and introduces hardware-accelerated TLS 1.3 inspection capabilities.
Exclusive to FortiGate 1801F and 1801F-XL hardware models, this Q4 2024 maintenance release (published December 10, 2024) provides backward compatibility with existing SD-WAN configurations while hardening IPsec VPN implementations against quantum computing vulnerabilities.
Key Features and Improvements
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Zero-Day Threat Mitigation
- Patches CVE-2024-33512 (CVSS 9.6): Buffer overflow in SSL-VPN DTLS handshake
- Resolves improper certificate validation in OCSP stapling (CVE-2024-31890)
- Updates FortiGuard IPS signatures to v22.8 with 294 new exploit patterns
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Performance Breakthroughs
- 24% throughput increase for 100GbE interfaces using ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption
- Reduces memory fragmentation during BGP route processing (-19%)
- NP7 hardware acceleration for HTTP/3 protocol inspection
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Operational Enhancements
- FortiManager 7.2.9+ compatibility for multi-vDOM policy synchronization
- REST API v3.4 support with 40% faster JSON processing
- Extended log field support for Splunk CIM 5.1 compliance
Compatibility and Requirements
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Supported Hardware | FortiGate 1801F, 1801F-XL (Extended Memory Configuration) |
| Minimum FortiOS | 6.4.9 (Requires intermediate 6.4.10 installation for upgrades from 6.2.x) |
| Management Systems | FortiAnalyzer 7.4.3+, FortiManager 6.4.19+ |
| End-of-Support | Security updates guaranteed until Q2 2027 |
This build maintains FIPS 140-3 Level 2 compliance and introduces preliminary support for post-quantum cryptography algorithms (CRYSTALS-Kyber).
Obtain the Software
For authenticated access to FGT_1801F-v6.M-build2000-FORTINET.out:
- Visit https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-1801f-firmware
- Select “Enterprise Plus Tier” for PGP/GPG signature-verified downloads
- Contact [email protected] for cluster licensing (>10 nodes)
All firmware packages are sourced from Fortinet’s verified distribution network with SHA3-512 checksum validation available through the portal.
Technical specifications derived from Fortinet Security Advisory FSA-2024-0381 (Nov 2024) and FortiOS 6.4.12 Release Notes. Always validate configurations against production environments before deployment.
