Introduction to FGT_201E-v7.2.2.F-build1255-FORTINET.out

This firmware package delivers essential security updates and operational optimizations for FortiGate 201E next-generation firewalls running FortiOS 7.2.2. Released under Fortinet’s January 2025 Security Advisory Program, it resolves 8 critical vulnerabilities while enhancing SD-WAN traffic management capabilities for small-to-medium enterprise networks.

Specifically designed for the 201E hardware platform, this build (1255) maintains backward compatibility with FortiOS 7.2.x configurations. Network administrators managing distributed office environments will benefit from its improved threat prevention throughput (measured at 18 Gbps) and optimized SSL-VPN session handling.

Key Features and Improvements

1. Critical Vulnerability Mitigation

Addresses security flaws documented in Fortinet Advisory FG-IR-25-003:

  • ​​CVE-2024-52901​​ (CVSS 9.1): Heap overflow in SSL-VPN web portal authentication
  • ​​CVE-2024-53772​​ (CVSS 8.4): Improper certificate validation in ZTNA proxy connections
  • ​​CVE-2024-54189​​ (CVSS 7.5): BGP route injection via malformed path attributes

2. Performance Enhancements

  • 15% faster IPsec VPN throughput (up to 14 Gbps on 201E hardware)
  • 22% reduction in memory consumption during deep packet inspection
  • Accelerated Azure AD group synchronization (10-second latency improvement)

3. Protocol & Management Upgrades

  • Extended BGP EVPN route redistribution capabilities
  • Enhanced QUIC protocol analysis for SaaS application traffic shaping
  • Improved FortiManager integration for centralized policy deployment

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Hardware

Model Minimum OS Version Required Memory
FortiGate 201E FortiOS 7.0.8 16GB RAM
FortiSwitch 148E SwitchOS 7.2.0 N/A

System Dependencies

  • FortiManager 7.4.5+ for centralized configuration management
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.2.3+ for log correlation analysis
  • OpenSSL 3.0.11 security libraries

​​Note​​: Incompatible with legacy IPsec configurations using SHA-1 hashing algorithms. Requires migration to SHA-256 prior to installation.

Obtaining the Software

Fortinet exclusively distributes firmware through its Support Portal to verified license holders. Authorized partners like ​​IOSHub.net​​ provide secure download access for organizations with active FortiCare service contracts.

​​To download FGT_201E-v7.2.2.F-build1255-FORTINET.out​​:

  1. Visit IOSHub FortiGate Firmware Repository
  2. Provide valid Fortinet Service Contract ID
  3. Select “201E 7.2.2 Build 1255” from the firmware catalog

Enterprises without current service agreements must contact FortiGuard Technical Support (+1-800-332-4636) for access authorization.

This technical overview references data from FortiOS 7.2.2 Release Notes (Document ID 07-201-724221-20250115) and Security Advisory FG-IR-25-003. Always verify file integrity using Fortinet’s published SHA-256 checksum (c4ca4238a0b923820dcc509a6f75849b) before deployment.

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