Failures Database
This database contains reports analyzing software failures from the news. Currently, it contains failures from 2010 to 2022. This database was created through the FAIL (Failure Analysis Investigation with LLM) project. FAIL leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) to collect and analyze software failures reported in the news. Our work has been presented in the paper titled "FAIL: Analyzing Software Failures from the News Using LLMs." Contributing members include Dharun Anandayuvaraj, Matthew Campbell, Tanmay Singla, Parth Patil, Arav Tewari, and James C. Davis from Purdue University.
| Title | Published Date | System | Number of Articles | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telstra Fiber Optic Cable Outage Causes Nationwide Payment Disruptions | 2019-07-11 | 1. Telstra's network services [86875] 2. EFTPOS systems 3. ATMs | 1 | View Details |
| Mobile Phone Interference Causes Glitches in Cockpit Display Units | 2019-07-19 | 1. Cockpit flight displays in Boeing 737 Next Generation and 777 airliners [86886] | 1 | View Details |
| Cylinder Deactivation Software Issue in Mazda Vehicles Leads to Recall | 2019-07-11 | 1. Cylinder deactivation technology in Mazda vehicles: - 2018-2019 CX-5 - 2018-2019 Mazda6 - 2019 Mazda3 - Powertrain control module - Hydraulic valve clearance adjuster - Intake valve rocker arm - Engine components - Dashboard warning light - Engine functionality | 1 | View Details |
| Baggage System Breakdown at London Heathrow Terminal 5. | 2019-07-18 | The software failure incident at London Heathrow Airport Terminal Five was caused by a baggage system breakdown. The specific system that failed was the baggage processing system at Terminal 5, which experienced a fault due to a software issue with a program that communicates between someone's itinerary and where their baggage needs to go [86839]. Therefore, the system that failed in this incident was: 1. Baggage processing system at Terminal 5 | 1 | View Details |
| Unauthorized Surveillance App Installed on Tourists' Phones in China. | 2019-07-02 | The systems that failed in the software failure incident described in Article 86896 are: 1. Border officers' oversight and compliance system: The border officers tasked with removing the surveillance app from travellers' devices failed to do so, leading to the compromise of the tourists' phones [86896]. | 1 | View Details |
| Outdated Windows 7 Software Vulnerability in Election Systems. | 2019-07-13 | 1. Windows 7 operating system [86946] | 1 | View Details |
| State's "Seed-to-Sale" Tracking System Failure Impacts Marijuana Industry | 2019-07-24 | 1. Leaf Data Systems by MJ Freeway [86947] | 1 | View Details |
| Ford Focus Recall Due to Powertrain Control Module Software Issue | 2019-07-09 | 1. Powertrain control module in certain Ford Focus vehicles [86973] | 1 | View Details |
| Zoom Faces Security and Privacy Concerns Amid Surge in Usage | 2019-07-08 | 1. Zoom's security and privacy practices failed, leading to concerns about data privacy, security vulnerabilities, and potential exploitation by hackers [97341, 99473, 98809, 131124, 87135, 98709, 87932, 97311, 98342]. 2. Zoom's encryption methods failed, as it falsely advertised end-to-end encryption and had security flaws that could allow hackers to take control of users' devices [97341, 98809, 131124, 87932, 97311]. 3. Zoom's webcam and microphone access controls failed, allowing potential unauthorized access to users' cameras and audio [87135, 87932]. 4. Zoom's attention tracking feature failed to address privacy concerns, potentially enabling surveillance of users [98342]. 5. Zoom's data handling practices failed, as it was reported to send user data to Facebook without proper disclosure or consent [97341, 98809, 98342]. 6. Zoom's response to security vulnerabilities and privacy issues failed to address concerns promptly and effectively, leading to increased scrutiny and criticism [97341, 98809, 98709, 98342]. | 9 | View Details |
| Google Discovers Critical Flaws in Apple's iMessage Software | 2019-07-30 | 1. Apple's iMessage software [Article 87184] 2. Apple's mobile operating system iOS 12.4 [Article 87184] | 1 | View Details |