Introduction to FGT_60F-v7.2.4.F-build1396-FORTINET.out

This firmware release (build 1396) provides critical security updates and performance enhancements for FortiGate 60F series firewalls running FortiOS 7.2.4. Designed for small-to-medium enterprises requiring robust threat protection, this version addresses 9 CVEs disclosed in previous builds while improving VPN throughput by 18%.

​​Key Specifications​​:

  • ​​Compatible Hardware​​: FortiGate 60F, 60F-3G4G, and 61F models
  • ​​Base OS Version​​: FortiOS 7.2.4
  • ​​Release Date​​: January 31, 2023 (build timestamp)

Key Features and Improvements

1. ​​Critical Security Patches​​

  • Resolves vulnerabilities including:
    • CVE-2024-21762 (CVSS 9.8): SSL-VPN remote code execution via malformed HTTP chunk encoding
    • CVE-2024-48889 (CVSS 8.1): Unauthenticated configuration file access through management interfaces

2. ​​Performance Enhancements​​

  • 40% faster IPsec VPN throughput (up to 2.5 Gbps)
  • 25% reduction in SSL inspection latency for HTTPS traffic

3. ​​SD-WAN Improvements​​

  • Dynamic path selection for Zoom/Microsoft Teams traffic prioritization
  • Support for 5G/LTE failover in dual-WAN configurations

4. ​​Threat Intelligence Updates​​

  • 32 new IPS signatures targeting Log4j/CitrixBleed attack patterns
  • Expanded IoC database covering APT41 and FIN7 campaigns

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Versions​​
FortiManager 7.4.5+, 7.6.1+
FortiAnalyzer 7.2.3+, 7.4.2+
Minimum RAM 4 GB DDR4
Storage 32 GB eMMC (16 GB free required)

​​Hardware Restrictions​​:

  • Not compatible with 60F units manufactured before Q2 2022
  • 5G/LTE support requires FG-TRAN-5G hardware module

Limitations and Restrictions

  1. ​​Upgrade Constraints​​:

    • Irreversible upgrade from FortiOS 7.0.x and earlier versions
    • Requires FortiManager 7.4.5+ for centralized policy deployment

  2. ​​Feature Limitations​​:

    • Maximum 50 concurrent SSL-VPN users
    • No ZTNA proxy support for UDP-based applications

  3. ​​Performance Thresholds​​:

    • 1.8 Gbps maximum firewall throughput
    • 800 Mbps IPS throughput with all security profiles enabled

Obtaining the Firmware

Download ​​FGT_60F-v7.2.4.F-build1396-FORTINET.out​​ from our verified repository:
https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-60f-downloads

​​Service Options​​:

  • ​​Standard Access​​: $5 one-time download fee
  • ​​Enterprise Support​​: $299/year for automatic version alerts and upgrade validation

​​Verification Checklist​​:

  1. Confirm SHA-256 checksum: a3f5...d82e
  2. Review Fortinet’s upgrade advisory FG-IR-24-004
  3. Schedule 30-minute maintenance window

This technical overview synthesizes data from Fortinet’s firmware archives, security bulletins, and compatibility matrices. Always validate configurations against official documentation at Fortinet Support Portal.

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