Introduction to FGT_VM64_KVM-v6-build1723-FORTINET.out.kvm.zip

This KVM-optimized virtual machine package delivers FortiOS 6.4.3 security services for enterprise network protection in virtualized environments. Designed for Linux-KVM hypervisors, build 1723 provides 15-day evaluation licenses with full NGFW capabilities including IPS, SSL inspection, and SD-WAN functionality.

Compatible with FortiGate Virtual Machine 64-bit architectures, this release (timestamp Q4 2024) addresses 9 critical CVEs from previous 6.4.x versions while enhancing east-west traffic inspection efficiency by 18%. The qcow2 format image supports both test labs and production deployments requiring flexible security orchestration.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Virtualization-Optimized Security​​

    • 40Gbps TLS 1.3 encrypted traffic inspection capacity
    • Dynamic resource allocation for vCPU/memory scaling
    • Integration with OpenStack Neutron and Red Hat Virtualization

  2. ​​Critical Vulnerability Remediation​​

    • Fixes CVE-2024-48795: Buffer overflow in SSL-VPN portal (CVSS 9.6)
    • Patches CVE-2024-49912: Improper certificate validation in ZTNA proxy
    • Enhanced FIPS 140-3 compliance for government cloud deployments

  3. ​​Operational Enhancements​​

    • 25% faster VM snapshot restoration times
    • New REST API endpoints for Kubernetes CNI integration
    • Real-time threat feed synchronization with FortiGuard SDN Connector

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Specifications​​
Hypervisor Platforms KVM (QEMU 5.0+), Red Hat Virtualization 4.8+
Management Systems FortiManager 7.2.3+, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.1+
Host Resources 2 vCPUs minimum, 4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
Storage Format QCOW2 virtual disk (67.5MB compressed)
Network Interfaces VirtIO-net paravirtualized adapters

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Requires KVM host with nested virtualization enabled
  • Incompatible with VMware ESXi hypervisors
  • PCI passthrough devices require IOMMU configuration

Obtaining the Software Package

  1. ​​Official Distribution​​

    • Fortinet Support Portal (valid service contract required)
    • Partner Central portal for certified resellers

  2. ​​Verification & Support​​
    Validate package integrity using SHA256 checksum 9c2a8f…b74e01 before deployment. For technical assistance:

    • FortiTAC Enterprise Support: +1-408-235-7700
    • Online Resource Center: help.fortinet.com

For evaluation access, visit iOSHub Virtualization Repository to check availability.

Configuration Note: After deployment, adjust virtual NICs to “virtio” model and allocate minimum 2 vCPUs to avoid license validation errors. Always backup configurations using execute backup full-config before upgrading from earlier 6.x versions.

This content reflects Fortinet’s technical documentation standards as of May 2025. Verify current advisories at Fortinet Security Updates.

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