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Java Edition 1.12-pre5

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The dedicated server for this version has a security vulnerability in the Log4j library that could be used to perform a remote code execution exploit. It can be addressed by appending a certain JVM argument to the server startup command line.[1]
Minecraft 1.12-pre5
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1.12-pre5 is the fifth pre-release for Java Edition 1.12, released on May 19, 2017.[2]

Changes

Advancements

  • All recipe unlock advancements now have a parent of minecraft:recipes/root.
  • Some recipe unlock advancements were renamed.

Fixes

9 issues fixed

From the 1.12 development versions

  • MC-115291 – Text-to-Speech doesn't follow English's grammatical rules... (Instead of saying {Player} says {Text}, it just says {Player} {Text.})
  • MC-116961 – Tamed parrots still eat seeds.
  • MC-117625 – Executes with relative coordinates in functions doesn't work properly.
  • MC-117626 – Cannot use right click to place items in crafting grid after clicking recipe in recipe book while holding an item.
  • MC-117628 – Ladders can't be placed above each other/drop when receiving block update.
  • MC-117631 – Feeding seeds to tamed parrots additionally makes them sit down / stand up.
  • MC-117638 – Ladders only go on adjacent block.
  • MC-117643 – Feeding parrot a cookie does not count as killing.
  • MC-117667 – Can't feed cookies to tamed parrots.

Videos

Video made by slicedlime:

Trivia

  • 1.12-pre5 was previously removed from the launcher for some time, but was added back in September 2018.
  • This version came out exactly 8 years after Classic 0.0.12a.

References

  1. ↑ "Important Message: Security vulnerability in Java Edition" – Minecraft.net, December 10, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Minecraft 1.12 Pre-Release 5" – Minecraft.net.

Sources