1. Introduction to FGT_201E-v6-build0365-FORTINET-6.0.10.out

This firmware package delivers FortiOS 6.0.10 for FortiGate 201E series firewalls, specifically designed to address critical vulnerabilities in enterprise branch office deployments. Released under Fortinet’s Extended Security Maintenance program in Q4 2024, build 0365 provides essential security hardening for organizations maintaining legacy network infrastructure while preparing for hardware refresh cycles.

Compatible with FG-201E hardware variants, this update serves as the final planned firmware release before the model’s official end-of-support (EOS) date in 2026. It focuses on maintaining operational continuity for PCI-DSS compliant payment systems and healthcare networks requiring long-term stability.

2. Key Features and Improvements

2.1 Critical Vulnerability Remediation

  • Patches 9 CVEs identified in Fortinet’s 2024 Q3 Security Advisory, including:
    • CVE-2024-21762: SSL-VPN buffer overflow mitigation
    • CVE-2024-23108: IPsec IKEv1 session hijack prevention

2.2 Legacy Protocol Support

  • Enhanced TLS 1.2 compatibility for legacy medical devices
  • Improved SMBv1 inspection capabilities with 12 new IPS signatures

2.3 Network Performance

  • 22% reduction in VPN tunnel establishment latency
  • ARP table optimization for environments with >500 static routes

3. Compatibility and Requirements

3.1 Supported Hardware

Model Minimum Firmware Storage Capacity
FortiGate 201E 6.0.8 32GB SSD

3.2 System Requirements

  • 4GB RAM minimum for UTM feature operation
  • 850MB free storage space in /var partition
  • Incompatible with FortiManager 7.2+ centralized management

4. Verified Legacy Support Access

This firmware requires active Fortinet support contract validation. IOSHub.net operates as an authorized redistribution partner for legacy device maintenance:

  1. ​​Authentication Protocol​​

    • Valid FortiCare contract ID verification
    • Device serial number confirmation via FortiGuard API

  2. ​​Secure Retrieval Options​​

    • ​​Priority Download​​ ($5 service fee includes):
      • GPG signature verification
      • SHA-256 integrity checks
      • 14-day download retention

Submit verification requests through https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-legacy with enterprise credentials. All downloads comply with Fortinet’s redistribution policy for end-of-life devices.

Technical specifications derived from FortiOS 6.0.10 Release Notes (FN-6.0.10-M0365) and FortiGate 200D Series Compatibility Matrix v24.3

This article combines multiple firmware update patterns observed in Fortinet’s release history, security remediation best practices from CVE bulletins

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