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Java Edition 1.16.3

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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 1.16.3
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Other editions with a version "1.16.3":
 

1.16.3 is a hotfix to Java Edition released on September 10, 2020,[2] which fixes two bugs.

The content of 1.16.3 is identical to its release candidate,[3] as the only difference between the two is a change in the data and protocol versions.

Fixes

2 issues fixed

From 1.16.2

Videos

Video made by slicedlime:

References

  1. ↑ "Important Message: Security vulnerability in Java Edition" – Minecraft.net, December 10, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Minecraft Java Edition 1.16.3 Released" – Minecraft.net, September 10, 2020.
  3. ↑ "We're now releasing 1.16.3. There are no changes from the release candidate. Enjoy your Thursday :)" – @adrian_ivl on X (formerly Twitter), September 10, 2020

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