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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Covid-19 App Update Blocked for Violating Apple and Google's Rules | 2021-04-12 | The system that failed in the software failure incident reported in Article 113158 is: 1. NHS Covid-19 app update system - The update to the NHS Covid-19 app failed due to a breach of the terms agreed upon with Apple and Google, specifically related to the collection of location data [113158]. | 1 | View Details |
| Chinese Government Exploits Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities Causing Global Breach | 2021-07-29 | The software failure incident mentioned in the article involved the hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software. Specifically, the vulnerability exploited was in the Microsoft Exchange software, which allowed the Chinese government to affect thousands of computers and networks worldwide, including in Australia [116804]. Therefore, the systems that failed in this software failure incident were: 1. Microsoft Exchange email server software [116804]. | 1 | View Details |
| Tesla's Over-the-Air Software Updates for Safety Recalls. | 2022-03-23 | 1. Tesla's "full self-driving" driver assist function rolling through stop signs 2. Some windshields not properly defrosting 3. Tesla's "Boombox" feature interfering with the pedestrian warning system [125664] | 1 | View Details |
| Starliner Spacecraft Thruster Failure During Uncrewed Test Mission. | 2022-05-20 | 1. Thrusters on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft [127596] | 1 | View Details |
| Secondary Hood Latch Failure in Nissan Pathfinder SUVs. | 2022-06-29 | 1. Bell crank lever component in the 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV [128923] | 1 | View Details |
| Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' System Faces Regulatory Approval Challenges | 2022-10-20 | unknown | 1 | View Details |
| Hardware Failure: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Cable Connection Damage. | 2022-11-18 | 1. Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4090 card's cable connections [135290] | 1 | View Details |
| Southwest Airlines' Outdated Technology Leads to Massive Flight Cancellations | 2022-12-28 | 1. Southwest Airlines' outdated technology and internal logistics and scheduling systems [136690] | 1 | View Details |
| Failure to Deliver Cubesats into Orbit by Astra Rocket. | 2022-06-13 | 1. Upper stage of Astra's rocket system [Article 128928] 2. Tropics-1 mission software component responsible for delivering the payloads into orbit [Article 128928] | 1 | View Details |
| Starliner Capsule Experienced Thruster Malfunction During Test Flight | 2022-05-25 | 1. Global positioning satellites communication system 2. Capsule's thrusters 3. Service module's thrusters 4. Cooling system [127573] | 1 | View Details |