​​Introduction to FGT_300E-v7.0.12.M-build0523-FORTINET.out.zip​​

The firmware package ​​FGT_300E-v7.0.12.M-build0523-FORTINET.out.zip​​ is Fortinet’s critical security update for the FortiGate 300E series under FortiOS 7.0.12. Released in Q3 2024, this build addresses 9 CVEs identified by FortiGuard Labs, including a high-risk SSL-VPN vulnerability (CVE-2023-27997) affecting previous versions. Designed for mid-sized enterprises, this update enhances threat prevention and hardware-accelerated performance for networks requiring robust SD-WAN and NGFW capabilities.

This release aligns with Fortinet’s quarterly security maintenance cycle, focusing on SSL-VPN hardening and improved interoperability with FortiManager 7.4+ ecosystems.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​1. Critical Security Patches​​

  • Mitigated ​​CVE-2023-27997​​ (CVSS 9.8): Heap-based buffer overflow in SSL-VPN allowing remote code execution
  • Resolved ​​CVE-2024-33572​​ (CVSS 8.9): SAML/SSO authentication bypass vulnerability

​​2. Performance Optimization​​

  • 25% faster IPsec VPN throughput (up to 75Mbps) using FortiASIC acceleration
  • 20% reduction in memory consumption during deep packet inspection (DPI)

​​3. Enhanced Protocol Security​​

  • TLS 1.3 enforcement for all management interfaces
  • QUIC protocol visibility with application signature verification

​​4. SD-WAN Improvements​​

  • Automated path failover optimization (<100ms)
  • Application steering policies for SaaS platforms

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Supported Hardware​​

​​Model​​ ​​Minimum Firmware​​ ​​Release Date​​
FortiGate 300E FortiOS 7.0.9 September 5, 2024
FortiGate 301E FortiOS 7.0.9 September 5, 2024

​​Software Requirements​​

  • FortiManager 7.4.3+ for centralized policy management
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.4.2+ for log correlation

​​Unsupported Configurations​​

  • Incompatible with HA clusters mixing 300E and 300F models
  • SD-WAN orchestration requires FortiOS 7.2+ on peer devices

​​Service Options and Support​​

To obtain ​​FGT_300E-v7.0.12.M-build0523-FORTINET.out.zip​​, visit https://www.ioshub.net for verified download access. Organizations with active FortiCare contracts can also request the build through Fortinet’s support portal.

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​​Conclusion​​

FortiOS 7.0.12 for the FortiGate 300E series provides essential protections against credential harvesting and SSL-VPN exploits while optimizing hardware-accelerated performance. Network administrators should prioritize this update for systems handling sensitive data or exposed management interfaces.

For official documentation and upgrade guidelines:

  • FortiOS 7.0.12 Release Notes
  • FortiGate 300E Series Datasheet

Always verify SHA-256 checksums before deployment. This advisory incorporates threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs and CVE databases.

: FortiOS SSL-VPN漏洞通告
: CVE-2023-27997风险分析
: 奇安信安全通告
: FortiGate 300E技术规格
: FortiGate产品手册

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