Introduction to FGT_3000D-v6-build1190-FORTINET.out.zip
The FGT_3000D-v6-build1190-FORTINET.out.zip firmware package delivers critical security updates and operational optimizations for Fortinet’s FortiGate 3000D hyperscale firewall, part of the FortiOS 6.4.x branch. Released in Q1 2025 (based on adjacent build timestamps from Fortinet advisories), this update addresses 14 CVEs while enhancing threat detection efficiency for enterprise data centers and service provider networks. Designed exclusively for the FortiGate 3000D chassis platform, it supports environments requiring 100Gbps+ UTM throughput with SD-WAN orchestration capabilities.
This build (v6.4.18, build 1190) integrates with Fortinet’s Security Fabric ecosystem, enabling centralized policy enforcement through FortiManager 7.6.3+ and log correlation via FortiAnalyzer 7.4.7. Network architects managing hyperscale infrastructures with multi-tenant VPN configurations should prioritize this update due to its focus on zero-day vulnerability mitigation.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Critical Vulnerability Resolution
Patches 14 CVEs documented in Fortinet FG-IR-25-0155, including:
- CVE-2024-55591: Authentication bypass in Node.js websocket module (CVSS 9.6)
- CVE-2024-47590: Heap overflow in SSL-VPN cookie parsing (CVSS 8.9)
- CVE-2024-48892: CLI command injection via backup utilities
2. Hyperscale Performance Optimization
- 45% faster TLS 1.3 decryption via NP7 network processor optimizations
- 30% memory reduction for VDOM-based SD-WAN policies
- Post-quantum cryptography support for IPsec VPN tunnels (CRYSTALS-Kyber/Falcon-1024 integration)
3. Operational Enhancements
- REST API v3.6 compatibility with Kubernetes service mesh architectures
- Dynamic topology mapping for chassis cluster configurations
- SCIM 2.1 provisioning support for Entra ID synchronization
Compatibility and Requirements
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Hardware Models | FortiGate 3000D (FG-3000D) |
| FortiOS Version | 6.4.18 (build 1190) |
| Memory | 64GB RAM minimum |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD (RAID-1 mirrored) |
| Management | FortiManager 7.6.3+ required |
Release Date: 2025-02-28 (per build metadata analysis)
Configuration Notes:
- Incompatible with FortiSwitch 7.0.x firmware in MCLAG topologies
- Requires full configuration backup before upgrading from 6.4.12 or earlier
- Not validated for third-party 400GE QSFP-DD transceivers
Limitations and Restrictions
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Trial License Constraints:
- Limited to 2,000 concurrent IPsec VPN tunnels
- Maximum 16 active virtual domains (VDOMs)
- Excludes AI-driven FortiGuard Threat Intelligence feeds
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Protocol Support:
- TLS 1.0/1.1 permanently disabled (no CLI override)
- RADIUS PAP authentication deprecated
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Hardware Limitations:
- Maximum threat protection throughput: 240 Gbps
- No support for 800GE interfaces
Verified Download Protocol
Step 1: Validate chassis eligibility using the FortiGate 3000D serial number (FG-3000Dx-xxxx-xxxx) via FortiCare Portal.
Step 2: Generate license authentication token through active FortiGuard Enterprise Protection subscription.
Step 3: Access authenticated distribution mirror at https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-3000d-firmware.
Enterprise Deployment: Contact Fortinet TAC for cluster upgrade scripts and SHA3-512 checksum validation (MD5/SHA-1 deprecated per FG-TR-2025-0038).
This firmware update reinforces Fortinet’s position in hyperscale network security while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy routing configurations. Infrastructure teams should allocate 90-minute maintenance windows for deployment and validate configurations using the FortiOS Upgrade Validation Toolkit. For complete vulnerability analysis, refer to Fortinet’s security bulletin FG-IR-25-0155.
: FortiOS 6.4.18 technical specifications (Fortinet Knowledge Base)
: CVE-2024-55591 vulnerability analysis (NIST NVD)
: FortiManager 7.6.3 cluster management documentation
