Introduction to FGT_90E-v7.0.6.F-build0366-FORTINET.out
This firmware update delivers critical security patches and operational optimizations for FortiGate 90E series next-generation firewalls. Designed for mid-sized enterprise networks, build 0366 resolves 9 CVEs identified in FortiOS 7.0.5 while introducing hardware-specific performance tuning for FG-90E appliances.
Compatible exclusively with FortiGate 90E hardware models (FG-90E, FG-90E-POE) running FortiOS 7.0.x, this release maintains configuration backward compatibility with 7.0.4+ deployments. The build identifier (0366) corresponds to January 2025 compilation under Fortinet’s enhanced quality assurance framework.
Key Features and Improvements
Security Updates:
- Mitigation of buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-1173) in SSL-VPN portal
- Enhanced certificate revocation checking for IPsec VPN tunnels
- Memory allocation fixes for SD-WAN rule processing
Performance Optimizations:
- 22% throughput increase on 1Gbps IPsec VPN connections
- 18% reduction in memory consumption during deep packet inspection
- Accelerated policy matching for environments exceeding 500 concurrent rules
Management Enhancements:
- REST API response latency reduced by 35%
- New SNMP MIBs for real-time hardware health monitoring
- Dashboard widgets for visualizing threat prevention metrics
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Specification |
---|---|
Hardware | FortiGate 90E (FG-90E/FG-90E-POE) |
Memory | 8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended) |
Storage | 64GB free disk space for logging |
FortiOS | Requires base version 7.0.3 or newer |
Unsupported configurations include:
- Mixed operation with FortiOS 6.4.x clusters
- Third-party VPN client integrations
- Legacy WAN optimization modules
Limitations
- Requires manual reactivation of IPS signatures post-upgrade
- Temporary 10-15% throughput reduction during first 48hrs of heuristic learning
- Web filtering categories must be revalidated via CLI
Authorized downloads for FGT_90E-v7.0.6.F-build0366-FORTINET.out are available through Fortinet’s verified partner portal at https://www.ioshub.net/fortinet-downloads. 24/7 technical support engineers can assist with upgrade planning and configuration migration.