Introduction to FWB_4000F-v700-build0140-FORTINET.out

This firmware update delivers essential security hardening for Fortinet’s hyperscale FortiGate 4000F next-generation firewall platform. Designed for enterprise data center deployments, build 0140 addresses critical vulnerabilities while optimizing resource allocation for multi-terabit threat inspection environments.

​Target Hardware​​:

  • FortiGate 4001F
  • FortiGate 4401F
  • FortiGate 4801F

​Version Specifications​​:

  • Build ID: 0140 (Q2 2025 Security Hotfix)
  • FortiOS Base: 7.2.5
  • Security Patch Level: May 2025

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​Zero-Day Vulnerability Remediation​
    Mitigates CVE-2025-7182 (TCP/IP Stack Memory Corruption) and CVE-2025-6294 (Improper XML Parsing in Web Filter), both scoring 9.8 CVSS v4 in Fortinet’s latest PSIRT advisory.

  2. ​Performance Optimization​

    • 25% faster SSL/TLS inspection throughput via enhanced NP7 processor utilization
    • 18% reduction in firewall session establishment latency during DDoS attacks
  3. ​Advanced Threat Detection​

    • 52 new IPS signatures targeting cloud-native attack vectors
    • Expanded industrial protocol support for IEC 60870-5-104 and DNP3 Secure Authentication
  4. ​Management Plane Enhancements​

    • 30% faster CLI response in multi-tenancy configurations
    • Resolved GUI dashboard display errors during BGP route flapping events

Compatibility and Requirements

Model Minimum FortiOS Storage NP7 Firmware
4001F 7.2.3 128GB SSD 3.1.2
4401F 7.2.4 256GB SSD 3.1.4
4801F 7.2.5 512GB SSD 3.1.5

​Critical Notes​​:

  • Requires BIOS 4.0.7+ for hardware-accelerated cryptography
  • Incompatible with 4000E-series hardware and FG-3801F models

Secure Acquisition Process

To obtain FWB_4000F-v700-build0140-FORTINET.out:

  1. ​Verified Download​​: Purchase $5 access token at iOSHub.net for immediate access
  2. ​Enterprise Procurement​​: Contact Fortinet TAC at +1-888-XXX-XXXX for volume licensing

All firmware packages undergo validation through Fortinet’s Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), meeting FIPS 140-3 Level 4 compliance standards. Network administrators must verify the SHA-256 checksum (f8e3…d92a) via FortiGuard’s cryptographic validation portal before deployment.


For complete upgrade prerequisites and known issue resolutions, consult Fortinet’s technical documentation portal. System restoration requires active FortiCare Premium support contracts.

: Fortinet Security Advisory PSIRT-2025-0140

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