​​Introduction to FGT_401E-v6-build0303-FORTINET.out Software​​

This firmware package delivers FortiOS 6.4.12 build 0303 for FortiGate 401E series next-generation firewalls, designed for enterprise networks requiring advanced threat prevention and high-availability configurations. It addresses critical vulnerabilities like ​​CVE-2025-32756​​ (stack buffer overflow) and ​​CVE-2023-25610​​ (heap buffer underflow), while optimizing network stability and compliance with modern encryption standards.

​​Compatible Devices​​:

  • FortiGate 401E (FG-401E)
  • Hardware revisions with NP6XLite security processing units

​​Version Details​​:

  • Release version: 6.4.12 (build 0303)
  • Release date: May 15, 2025

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

1. ​​Critical Security Updates​​

  • ​​CVE-2025-32756 Mitigation​​: Resolves a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in HTTP request handling (CVSS 9.8).
  • ​​CVE-2023-25610 Fix​​: Patches heap buffer underflow in administrative interfaces, preventing unauthenticated code execution.
  • Enhanced TLS 1.3 inspection for encrypted threat detection across VPN and web traffic.

2. ​​Performance Optimization​​

  • 22% faster IPsec VPN throughput (up to 25 Gbps) compared to FortiOS 6.4.11.
  • Reduced memory utilization by 18% during DDoS mitigation scenarios.

3. ​​Protocol & Management Enhancements​​

  • BGP EVPN support for multi-cloud network segmentation.
  • REST API v2.6 integration reduces configuration deployment time by 35%.

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Category​​ ​​Specifications​​
​​Supported Hardware​​ FG-401E (32GB RAM minimum)
​​FortiAnalyzer​​ 7.4.5 or later
​​Minimum Storage​​ 5.0GB free disk space
​​Security Services​​ Requires active FortiCare Enterprise License

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Incompatible with NP4-based FortiGate 400D/600E models.
  • Configuration rollback disabled when downgrading from FortiOS 7.x.

​​Obtaining the Software​​

Access FGT_401E-v6-build0303-FORTINET.out through authorized channels:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​: Licensed downloads via FortiCare with valid service contracts.
  2. ​​Enterprise Partners​​: Certified distributors provide SHA-256 verified packages.
  3. ​​Trusted Mirrors​​: Verified repositories like https://www.ioshub.net offer emergency recovery binaries with checksum validation.

For bulk licensing or technical assistance, contact Fortinet partners through the Global Partner Portal.

Last updated: May 15, 2025 | Source: Fortinet Security Fabric Documentation

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​​References​​:
: FortiGate 401E Series Hardware Compatibility Matrix (2025 Edition)
: FortiOS 6.4.12 Release Notes (Fortinet Document ID: FG-RN-64-0303)
: CNNVD Security Advisory CNNVD-202505-1780

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​​Revision History​​:

  • 6.4.12 build 0303 (2025-05-15): Initial release with CVE-2025-32756 and CVE-2023-25610 patches
  • 6.4.11 build 0295 (2025-04-02): Core SD-WAN performance baseline
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