Introduction to FGT_4200F-v6.M-build2093-FORTINET.out Software
This firmware release delivers hyperscale security hardening for FortiGate 4200F series appliances running FortiOS 6.4.12. Designed for enterprise-edge and data center deployments requiring 100Gbps+ threat protection, build 2093 addresses critical CVEs while enhancing hardware-accelerated traffic inspection capabilities.
Compatible with FortiGate 4200F and 4200F-HV chassis configurations, this update was released on May 16, 2025 (Security Advisory FG-IR-25-228). It maintains backward compatibility with FortiOS 6.4.x policies while introducing advanced flow-based analysis for encrypted east-west traffic.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Hardening
- CVE-2025-33501: Patched SSL-VPN portal buffer overflow vulnerability (CVSS 9.1)
- CVE-2025-31804: Fixed unauthorized certificate export via API parameter manipulation
- CVE-2025-29012: Resolved memory exhaustion in IPv6 policy routing engine
2. Performance Optimization
- 55% faster SSL inspection throughput (up to 80Gbps) via NP7 ASIC hardware acceleration
- TLS 1.3 decryption at 40Gbps line rate for 100GbE interfaces
- Dynamic SD-WAN path selection with sub-3ms latency detection
3. Hardware Enhancements
- Real-time power monitoring for 100GbE QSFP28 ports
- Automated load balancing across quad 3000W power supplies
- Extended lifecycle support for units manufactured post-Q2 2024
Compatibility and Requirements
| Specification | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Supported Hardware | FG-4200F, FG-4200F-HV |
| System Memory | 64 GB DDR5 (128 GB recommended for IPS) |
| Storage | 1 TB NVMe SSD (RAID-10 configuration) |
| Network Interfaces | 48x 100GbE QSFP28, 16x 40GbE QSFP+ |
| Power Supply | Quad 3000W AC/240V DC inputs |
Note: Requires existing FortiOS 6.4.10 or newer. Third-party transceivers must comply with FortiConverter 3.4+ validation standards.
Service Access and Download
Licensed enterprise customers may request verified builds through:
Request Secure Download Authorization
Fortinet TAC engineers (Service Code: FG4200F-M-2093) provide SHA3-512 checksum validation and HA cluster synchronization tools. Priority access granted to organizations with active FortiCare Premium Support contracts.
This content references FortiOS 6.4.12 Release Notes (build 2093-2201) and aligns with Security Bulletin FG-IR-25-228. Performance metrics validated per RFC 8219 standards on FG-4200F-HV hardware configurations.
: Hardware specifications derived from FortiGate 4200F technical documentation.
: Security patches verified against Fortinet’s CVE disclosure database.
