FortiDDoS-F 6.5
FORTIDDOS-F-6.5Fortinet · OS release · FortiDDoS-F Series
No security fixes since · 250 days ago
FortiDDoS-F 6.5 stopped receiving security fixes on (250 days ago); general support continues until (in 299 days).
- Notice published
- 3y 8mo ago
- End of software maintenance
- 8mo ago
- End of security support
- 8mo ago
- End of support
- in 10mo
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 3y 8mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of software maintenance | 8mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 8mo ago | |
| Last date of support | in 10mo |
Is FortiDDoS-F 6.5 still maintained?
Not for security. Fortinet stopped security fixes for FortiDDoS-F 6.5 on 2026-03-06; general support continues until 2027-09-06. A device on this release gets no patches for vulnerabilities disclosed after that date. Plan an upgrade to a maintained release. See Fortinet's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for FortiDDoS-F 6.5 stop?
Fortinet stopped engineering fixes for FortiDDoS-F 6.5, including security patches, on 2026-03-06. A device on this release cannot be patched against vulnerabilities disclosed after that date without upgrading.
What should I upgrade FortiDDoS-F 6.5 to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Fortinet release. Check Fortinet's release notes for the recommended version.
FortiDDoS-F 6.5 Release Lifecycle
FortiDDoS-F 6.5 is a Fortinet FortiDDoS-F software release. Releases are maintained on a fixed schedule: Fortinet ships fixes and security patches until the release reaches end of engineering, after which a device must be upgraded to a maintained release to stay patchable. The dates below are milestones for the software train, not for any specific appliance — hardware running this release has its own separate lifecycle. Fortinet stopped security fixes for this release on ; general support continues until . Devices running it should be upgraded to a maintained release.