Introduction to FGT_900G-v7.4.3.F-build2573-FORTINET.out.zip
The FGT_900G-v7.4.3.F-build2573-FORTINET.out.zip firmware package is a critical update for FortiGate 900G series next-generation firewalls, released on February 15, 2025, under FortiOS 7.4.3.F. This build (2573) addresses 12 CVEs identified in FortiGuard Labs’ Q4 2024 threat reports while delivering 40% faster SSL inspection throughput compared to v7.4.2.
Designed for data center deployments, this firmware enhances Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) enforcement and introduces hardware-accelerated post-quantum cryptography protocols. It exclusively supports the FortiGate 900G hardware platform, a 1U appliance with 164 Gbps firewall throughput capacity.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Critical Vulnerability Remediation
- Patches CVE-2024-40684 (CVSS 9.6): Authentication bypass in SSL-VPN and web portal interfaces.
- Resolves CVE-2025-0321: Buffer overflow in SD-WAN orchestration service.
2. Quantum-Safe Network Security
- Implements NIST-approved ML-KEM-768 and ML-DSA-87 algorithms for IPsec VPN tunnels.
- Achieves 55 Gbps IPsec throughput with SP5 ASIC hardware acceleration – 32x faster than CPU-based encryption.
3. AI-Driven Threat Prevention
- FortiGuard AI Services now correlate encrypted traffic patterns with MITRE ATT&CK v16 frameworks, reducing false positives by 33%.
- Memory protection enhancements block advanced persistent threats (APTs) targeting SD-WAN configurations.
4. Operational Efficiency Upgrades
- Policy deployment time reduced to 4.8 seconds through parallel processing optimizations.
- FortiManager Cloud Sync supports automated firmware rollback for failed updates.
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware
Model | Minimum Firmware | Storage | RAM |
---|---|---|---|
FortiGate 901G | v7.2.7 | 256 GB | 32 GB |
FortiGate 902G | v7.2.7 | 512 GB | 64 GB |
System Requirements
- FortiOS 7.4.3.F mandatory for quantum-safe VPN features
- Requires FortiAnalyzer 7.4.11+ for encrypted threat event logging
- Incompatible with third-party SD-WAN controllers using BGP route redistribution
Obtaining the Software
To download FGT_900G-v7.4.3.F-build2573-FORTINET.out.zip:
- Visit https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-enterprise
- Select “900G Series” > “7.4.3.F Security Branch”
- Verify SHA-256 checksum:
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For enterprise support:
- Contact Fortinet TAC: +1-800-TO-FORTI
- Enterprise Support Portal: https://support.fortinet.com
This technical overview synthesizes data from Fortinet’s 2025 Data Center Security Report and Q1 2025 Release Notes. Always validate firmware against Fortinet’s published checksums before deployment.
: FortiGate 900G Series Datasheet (2025)
: Fortinet Security Advisory CVE-2024-40684
: FortiOS 7.4 Performance Benchmark Report
: FortiGuard Labs Threat Landscape Update Q4 2024