Release v8.0.17 · dotnet/runtime

Bug Fixes

Work around MSVC miscompiling sgen_clz (#114904)
Addresses an issue where the Microsoft Visual C++ (MSVC) compiler was miscompiling the sgen_clz function in Mono. This workaround ensures correct behavior and stability for affected builds.
Fix Idn tests (#115030)
Resolves issues in the Internationalized Domain Name (Idn) tests, improving test reliability and ensuring accurate validation of related functionality.
Handle OSSL 3.4 change to SAN:othername formatting (#115367)
Updates the handling of Subject Alternative Name (SAN) formatting to accommodate changes introduced in OpenSSL 3.4. This ensures compatibility and correct certificate processing.
Don't expose TrustedCertificatesDirectory() and StartNewTlsSessionContext() to NetFx (#115008)
Prevents certain internal APIs from being exposed to .NET Framework (NetFx), reducing the risk of unintended usage and improving API surface consistency.
Fix line endings (#115414)
Corrects line ending inconsistencies in the codebase, which helps prevent cross-platform issues and improves code readability.

Improve distribute_free_regions (#115023)
Optimizes the algorithm for distributing free memory regions, leading to better memory management and potentially improved application performance.

Strip trailing slash from source dir for cmake4 (#114906)
Refines the build process by removing unnecessary trailing slashes from source directory paths when using CMake 4, reducing potential build errors and improving consistency.
Add support for more libicu versions (#115378)
Expands compatibility by supporting additional versions of the International Components for Unicode (ICU) library, enhancing globalization features across more environments.

Update dependencies from dotnet/arcade (#114441)
Refreshes build and engineering dependencies from the Arcade repository, ensuring the latest tooling and infrastructure improvements are incorporated.
Migrate MacCatalyst and iOS/tvOS simulator jobs to new queues (#114633)
Moves MacCatalyst and iOS/tvOS simulator jobs to updated build queues (osx.14.arm64.open and osx.15.amd64.open), improving build reliability and aligning with current infrastructure standards.
Run outerloop pipeline only for release branches (#115012)
Adjusts CI pipeline triggers so that the outerloop pipeline runs only for release branches, reducing unnecessary builds and streamlining the development workflow.
Update OpenSUSE (#115028)
Updates support for the OpenSUSE Linux distribution, ensuring compatibility and up-to-date platform support.
Update dependencies from dotnet/emsdk (#114830)
Updates the Emscripten SDK dependencies, improving WebAssembly build support and incorporating the latest fixes and features.
Update MacOS signing to use PME (#115633)
Switches MacOS code signing to use PME (Public Managed Environment), enhancing security and compliance for MacOS builds.

Automated merge: 'release/8.0' into 'release/8.0-staging' (#114668, #115410)
Merges changes from the main release branch into the staging branch, ensuring all updates are synchronized for the next release cycle.
Update branding to 8.0.17 (#115384)
Updates version branding throughout the repository to reflect the new 8.0.17 release.
Merging internal commits for release/8.0 (#115534)
Integrates various internal commits into the release branch, consolidating recent changes and improvements.
Manual merge: release/8.0-staging into release/8.0 (#115498)
Manually merges the staging branch back into the main release branch, finalizing the release preparation process.

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Full Changelog: v8.0.16...v8.0.17