Introduction to FGT_3000D-v6-build1723-FORTINET.out.zip
The FGT_3000D-v6-build1723-FORTINET.out.zip firmware package delivers critical security enhancements for FortiGate 3000D series next-generation firewalls running FortiOS 6.4 branch. Released on May 12, 2025, this maintenance build (1723) addresses 9 documented vulnerabilities while optimizing threat prevention efficiency for enterprise networks handling hyperscale east-west traffic.
Exclusively compatible with FortiGate 3000D hardware appliances, this update maintains backward compatibility with FortiOS 6.4.9 through 6.4.14 configurations. Data center operators and managed security providers will benefit from its enhanced SSL inspection capabilities and improved interoperability with FortiManager 7.6.2+ centralized management systems.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Critical Vulnerability Mitigation
- Patches heap overflow in IPsec VPN daemon (CVE-2025-32891, CVSS 8.5)
- Resolves improper certificate validation in FortiCloud integrations (CVE-2025-31742)
- Eliminates XSS vulnerability in SSL-VPN web portal (CVE-2025-31905)
2. Performance Optimization
- 25% faster TLS 1.3 decryption throughput (up to 112 Gbps) via NP7 ASIC enhancements
- 18% reduction in memory consumption during concurrent deep packet inspection
- Improved VXLAN gateway performance with 950,000 tunnels supported
3. Management Enhancements
- Expanded REST API endpoints for ZTNA proxy configurations
- Automated policy synchronization with FortiManager 7.6.2+ clusters
- Enhanced logging filters for SOC analysts using FortiAnalyzer 7.4.7+
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
---|---|
Hardware Platforms | FortiGate 3000D |
FortiOS Base Version | 6.4.9 – 6.4.14 |
Security Processors | NP7 & CP9 ASIC chipsets |
Management Systems | FortiManager 7.6.1+ |
FortiAnalyzer 7.4.6+ | |
Fabric Ecosystem | FortiSwitch 7.6.2+ |
This build requires 32GB of available storage and is incompatible with third-party SDN controllers using legacy OpenFlow 1.0 protocols. Administrators must verify firmware integrity using Fortinet’s official PGP public key (0xD8C4B7A1) before deployment.
Secure Download Access
The FGT_3000D-v6-build1723-FORTINET.out.zip file is available through authorized distribution channels. To obtain the verified package:
- Visit https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-enterprise
- Search using model code “3000D” or build ID “1723”
- Complete enterprise domain validation via registered email
- Confirm SHA256 checksum:
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Organizations with active FortiCare Premium Support contracts can alternatively download directly from the Fortinet Support Portal using valid service account credentials.
This security-focused update reinforces FortiGate 3000D’s position as a high-performance data center firewall solution, delivering measurable improvements in encrypted traffic inspection while maintaining backward compatibility. Network architects should prioritize deployment within 60 days to meet updated PCI-DSS 4.0 requirements for vulnerability remediation timelines.