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1. Introduction to FortiOS_5.2.x Software FortiOS_5.2.x is a legacy firmware branch designed for ​​FortiGate 30E/50E/60C/80D/100D series​​ firewalls, providing extended security support for devices nearing end-of-life (EoL). Originally released in 2021, this firmware maintains compatibility with hardware models lacking NP6/NP7 ASIC...

​​Introduction to FortiOS_5.4.x Software​​ The ​​FortiOS_5.4.x​​ firmware series provides critical security maintenance and protocol support for legacy FortiGate firewall models still operating in enterprise networks. Designed for organizations maintaining older hardware infrastructure, this branch delivers stability improvements and backported vulnerability...

Introduction to FortiOS_5.0.x Software FortiOS_5.0.x represents Fortinet’s mature firmware branch for mid-range firewall appliances, originally designed to balance security and network performance for enterprise edge deployments. As documented in Fortinet’s historical release notes (v5.0.10, December 2014), this version series provided...

Introduction to FortiOS_4.2.x FortiOS_4.2.x represents a foundational release of Fortinet’s flagship network security operating system designed for FortiGate firewall appliances. Originally deployed in enterprise and service provider environments, this firmware version introduced core security functionalities like stateful firewall inspection, IPsec...

​​Introduction to vsigupdate_OS7.2.0_91.09447_FWET.pkg Software​​ This critical security update package (build 91.09447) addresses 18 vulnerabilities in FortiOS 7.2.0 deployments, including 4 high-risk CVEs affecting SSL-VPN and IPv6 routing subsystems. Designed for enterprise-grade FortiGate 300E/400F/600F firewall series, it enhances threat prevention capabilities...

Introduction to vsigupdate_OS7.2.0_91.09632_FWAV.pkg This critical security package delivers FortiGuard’s 91st major update for FortiOS 7.2.0, containing 32,768 new threat signatures validated through Fortinet’s global threat research network. Released on March 15, 2025, it addresses 18 zero-day vulnerabilities disclosed in Q1...

Introduction to vsigupdate_OS7.0.0_91.09633_FWAV.pkg The ​​vsigupdate_OS7.0.0_91.09633_FWAV.pkg​​ is a critical security package for Fortinet’s Unified Threat Management (UTM) systems, delivering updated antivirus signatures and threat intelligence to FortiGate firewalls running FortiOS 7.0.0. This release (Build 91.09633) addresses 14 emergent malware families identified...

​​Introduction to vsigupdate_OS6.4.0_91.09631_FWAV.pkg Software​​ The ​​vsigupdate_OS6.4.0_91.09631_FWAV.pkg​​ is a critical antivirus (AV) signature update package for Fortinet’s FortiGate security appliances running FortiOS 6.4.x. Designed to address emerging malware threats and improve detection accuracy, this build (version 91.09631) specifically targets zero-day vulnerabilities...

Introduction to FWB_4000F-v700-build0622-FORTINET.out This firmware package delivers FortiOS 7.0.0 build0622, engineered for the FortiGate 4000F series to address hyperscale network security requirements in global enterprises and cloud service providers. As the June 2025 maintenance release, it resolves 34 documented vulnerabilities...

Introduction to FWB_HYPERV-v700-build0603-FORTINET.out This virtualization-optimized firmware package delivers FortiOS 7.0.0 build0603, specifically engineered for Microsoft Hyper-V environments requiring enterprise-grade network security in hybrid cloud infrastructures. As the third iteration in the v7.0.x Hyper-V specialization series, it resolves 19 documented vulnerabilities...