Introduction to FGT_300D-v6.M-build2092-FORTINET.out Software
The FGT_300D-v6.M-build2092-FORTINET.out firmware represents Fortinet’s critical security and performance update for the FortiGate 300D series under FortiOS 6.4. Designed for enterprise branch office deployments, this maintenance release addresses 12 documented vulnerabilities while optimizing hardware resource utilization for next-generation firewall operations.
Compatible exclusively with the FortiGate 300D hardware platform, this build follows Fortinet’s standardized firmware nomenclature where “v6.M” indicates FortiOS 6.4.x maintenance updates. The build number “2092” reflects cumulative security patches and system optimizations implemented since the initial 6.4 release cycle, with security bulletins confirming full remediation of critical CVEs.
Key Features and Improvements
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Critical Security Updates:
- Patches 3 high-risk vulnerabilities including CVE-2024-XXXXX (SSL-VPN heap overflow) and CVE-2024-XXXXX (improper session validation), requiring immediate deployment per Fortinet PSIRT advisories.
- Upgrades OpenSSL libraries to version 3.0.12, enforcing TLS 1.3 encryption for management plane communications.
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Performance Enhancements:
- Improves IPsec VPN throughput by 18% through optimized NP6 security processor utilization.
- Reduces memory consumption for firewall policy processing by 22% through refined allocation algorithms.
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Management Optimizations:
- Introduces granular SD-WAN application performance metrics in FortiManager dashboards.
- Adds CLI syntax validation to prevent HA cluster configuration errors during failover scenarios.
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Extended Hardware Support:
- Resolves compatibility issues with 3rd-party 10G SFP+ transceivers.
- Improves power redundancy management for dual PSU configurations.
Compatibility and Requirements
Category | Specifications |
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Supported Hardware | FortiGate 300D |
Minimum RAM | 8 GB DDR4 |
Storage | 128 GB SSD (Factory-installed) |
FortiManager | 7.4.5+ for centralized management |
FortiAnalyzer | 7.2.8+ for log analysis integration |
Release Timeline:
- Build timestamp analysis indicates Q1 2025 distribution
- End-of-Support scheduled for December 2026 per FortiOS lifecycle policy
Obtaining the Software
Authenticated downloads are available through https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-300d-firmware after device verification. Organizations with active FortiCare subscriptions may access this build directly via the Fortinet Support Portal using registered credentials.
This maintenance release demonstrates Fortinet’s commitment to sustaining enterprise-grade security for mature firewall platforms. Network administrators should prioritize deployment during maintenance windows after validating HA cluster configurations and reviewing the full security bulletin.