Java Edition 1.8.8
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 1.8.8
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| Release date |
Pre-release: July 27, 2015 | |||||
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Pre-releases (1)
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| Protocol version |
47 | |||||
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1 | |||||
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Other editions with a version "1.8.8":
1.8.8[2] is a minor update to Java Edition that was released on July 28, 2015,[3] to mainly fix security bugs and crashes. 1.8.8 is compatible with servers running 1.8–1.8.7.[2] While it was not the last update to 1.8, it was the last one before the snapshots of 1.9 started.
A pre-release for 1.8.8 was released on July 27, 2015, for players to test,[4] though the full release of 1.8.8 is identical to this pre-release.
Additions
General
- Added the minigame Splatter by SethBling to Realms.[5]
- SethBling had originally named the map Splatoon after the Wii U game, but it was renamed by Marc Watson for copyright reasons.[6]
- Realm-wide resource packs for custom maps and minigames
Changes
Blocks
- Only up to 16 layers are rendered now.
General
- Now displays an error if the pack format version number is not 1.
- Resource packs that do not match the version now require user acknowledgment to use.
- Resource packs that were selected in a different version are unselected automatically.
- Resource packs that do not match the version now require user acknowledgment to use.
Fixes
From released versions before v0.11.0 alpha
- MC-13884 – Hanging snow golems don't throw snowballs.
- MC-27699 – Can't give colored armor with command blocks.
- MC-31158 – releasing the control key before releasing the mouse is interpreted as holding down (mac).
- MC-31569 – Summoning a stacked entity can create an improper error message.
- MC-33450 – Cannot place blocks on 255th layer.
- MC-38041 – Eating when going through portal plays the sound continuously though credits.
- MC-43012 – glass pane z-fighting with itself.
- MC-46616 – Beacon block's beam flickers and glitches.
- MC-47585 – Derailed minecarts sink into the ground.
- MC-47854 – Baby cows are committing suicide.
- MC-48881 – Placing Heads with NBT Data doesn't work.
- MC-51447 – Custom 3d model lighting bug on smooth lighting.
- MC-57677 – Water/lava springs not updating at world gen.
- MC-65621 – Armor Stands are not removed while falling in the void.
- MC-66193 – Armor stands make a sound like a player falling (splat) when they fall.
- MC-70813 – Chests missing when upgrading world from 1.7.x to 1.8.
- MC-71938 – Unable to test
ArmorStandfor team. - MC-72217 –
ownerNametag isn't affected by/entitydata. - MC-72554 – Wrong minecart position after placing.
- MC-73110 – Unicode characters not supported in realms description/name.
- MC-73269 – Glitchy item drops in 1.8.1-pre2.
- MC-73731 – Player heads with empty
SkullOwnerstrings cause severe rendering glitches. - MC-74471 – Server list doesn't close opened connections properly.
- MC-74580 – Marker Tag doesn't make hitbox small anymore.
- MC-74729 – Hopper priorities change.
- MC-75236 – Crash when fireball hits player with thorns.
- MC-75908 – Custom item models render small as dropped, framed, etc.
- MC-76907 – Block reach is a block too short when facing up while on a horse.
- MC-78967 – Player can only configure 3 mouse buttons
- MC-80817 – Server does not start - OSHI/JNA -
java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError. - MC-81080 – Client resource reload upon disconnection.
Private issues
- MC-81018 – Potential server crashing exploit.[2]
- MC-81405 – Client crashing exploit.[2]
- MC-82629 – Lag exploit with banners.[2]
From the current version, hotfixed
- MC-86894 – Realms backups replaced when resetting world.
- MC-87317 – Player list hover text shows when it shouldn't do on realms.
- MC-89108 – Minecraft Realms server backup bug.
- MC-91575 – Realms :
Operation in progress in the server - 403.
Trivia
- This was the last Java Edition 1.x.8 release until Java Edition 1.21.8, which will release almost 10 years later.
Video
Video made by slicedlime:
References
- ↑ "Important Message: Security vulnerability in Java Edition" – Minecraft.net, December 10, 2021.
- ↑ a b c d e "Minecraft 1.8.8 Released" (Archive) by Dinnerbone – Mojang.com, July 27, 2015.
- ↑ "We pushed out Minecraft 1.8.8 to all users now, it's available for download in your launcher as usual :)" – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X (formerly Twitter), July 28, 2015
- ↑ "Minecraft 1.8.8 pre-release is available for testing in the launcher! Not much to say. Bug fixes and improvements!" – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X (formerly Twitter), July 27, 2015
- ↑ ""Splatter", by @SethBling, is now available as a Minecraft Realms minigame! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG-asw …" – @Marc_IRL (Marc Watson) on X (formerly Twitter), July 27, 2015
- ↑ "Yes I renamed the map Splatter. For what I hoped were obvious reasons. :p" – @Marc_IRL (Marc Watson) on X (formerly Twitter), July 27, 2015
