Security Vulnerability in Mathematica 11.1 – 11.3 on Linux

Wolfram Research has recently discovered a potential security vulnerability in Mathematica 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 on Linux operating systems. Under certain circumstances, users of your system could execute arbitrary Wolfram Language code as root.

Windows and MacOS Operating Systems are not affected by this vulnerability.

Site users can address this vulnerability on their local machines by following the steps outlined here: http://support.wolfram.com/kb/41501

Updated Linux Lab installers for Mathematica 11.3 are now available on the software distribution site here: https://software.duke.edu/node/312

 

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