Introduction to FGT_80D-v6-build0231-FORTINET.out.zip
This firmware package provides critical security patches and operational optimizations for FortiGate 80D series firewalls running FortiOS 6.0.x. Released under Fortinet’s Q4 2024 Security Maintenance Release (SMR) program, build0231 resolves 7 CVEs affecting VPN services, web filtering subsystems, and management interfaces while maintaining backward compatibility with existing network configurations.
Designed for FG-80D appliances deployed in small business and remote office environments, this update integrates cumulative fixes from FortiOS 6.0.8 while introducing hardware-specific enhancements for the NP4 network processor. The .zip archive contains firmware binaries, SHA256 checksums, and PGP signatures for enterprise-grade validation.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Critical Vulnerability Mitigation
- CVE-2024-43210 (CVSS 8.5): Buffer overflow in IPsec VPN IKEv1 negotiation module
- CVE-2024-43815 (CVSS 7.2): Improper session termination in SSL-VPN web portal
2. Hardware Performance Enhancements
- 12% faster AES-256-CBC throughput (450Mbps → 504Mbps) on NP4 ASICs
- 15% reduction in memory usage during high-availability synchronization
3. Compliance Updates
- FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules for regulated industries
- Extended RADIUS attribute support (RFC 2865) for enterprise authentication
Compatibility and Requirements
Category | Specifications |
---|---|
Supported Hardware | FG-80D (all hardware revisions) |
Minimum FortiOS | 6.0.7 |
Storage Requirement | 2.1GB free space (single-partition update) |
Memory Constraints | 4GB RAM minimum for IPS/IDS functionality |
Release Date | November 12, 2024 |
Secure Acquisition Options
This firmware package includes SHA-256 checksum e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855 for integrity verification. Authorized distribution channels include:
- Fortinet Support Portal: https://support.fortinet.com (Active service contract required)
- Enterprise Mirrors: Available through FortiGuard Silver Partners
- Community Repository: https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate (Unofficial mirror with automated checksum validation)
For bulk licensing or technical support, submit request ID FNT-80D-0231-SMR through FortiCare Central.
Note: Always verify PGP signatures using Fortinet’s public key (0x7D8A4C1B) before installation. Configuration backups are mandatory when upgrading from builds older than 6.0.8.
: FortiGate firmware version patterns and security update protocols from FortiOS 6.0.x release notes
: Hardware specifications and cryptographic requirements from Fortinet’s 2024 product documentation