Java Edition 1.16.5

This page covers a release version that has a critical issue under certain conditions.
 
The dedicated server for this version includes 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 1.16.5
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Edition

Java Edition

Release date

January 15, 2021

Development versions
Pre-releases (1)
Release candidates (1)
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Downloads

Client (.json)
Server

Obfuscation maps

Client
Server

Protocol version

754

Data version

2586

Resource pack format

6

Data pack format

6

Minimum Java version

Java SE 8

1.16.5 is a minor hot fix update to Java Edition released on January 15, 2021,[2] which fixes issues related to server crashes. Servers running this version are compatible with 1.16.4 clients. This is the first version released in 2021.

Fixes

3 issues fixed

From 1.16.3

  • MC-203337java.lang.IllegalStateException: POI data mismatch: already registered.

Other

  • Fixed two major stability issues.

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