7.0.9 [exclusive]: Fortigate
In Fortinet’s lifecycle, releases are often categorized as "Feature" or "Mature." Version 7.0.9 falls squarely into the category. This means the primary focus of this build is not introducing new bells and whistles, but rather:
One of the primary drivers for moving to 7.0.9 was the mitigation of known . FortiOS 7.0.9 includes patches for various CVEs related to: SSL-VPN vulnerabilities. Privilege escalation within the CLI. fortigate 7.0.9
Fortigate 7.0.9 is a "workhorse" firmware. It isn't flashy, but it is built to provide the uptime and security required for medium-to-large enterprise networks. For administrators still on the 6.4 branch or early 7.0 versions, 7.0.9 represents a highly stable landing spot before eventually making the jump to the 7.2 or 7.4 "Feature" releases. In Fortinet’s lifecycle, releases are often categorized as
Path traversal issues that could allow unauthorized file access. Privilege escalation within the CLI
Verify that both SSL-VPN and IPsec tunnels re-establish correctly and pass traffic according to policy. Conclusion
