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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulnerabilities in Tridium's Niagara Framework Software Detected. | 2012-07-11 | 1. Niagara Framework - The software system developed by Tridium, consisting of 4 million lines of code, was found to have vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers [13327]. | 1 | View Details |
| Yahoo Password Breach: SQL Injection Attack Exposes User Credentials | 2012-07-12 | 1. Yahoo's "Contributor Network" site's security system failed, leading to a password breach [13336]. 2. Yahoo Voice, a user-contribution service on Yahoo's network, experienced a security failure resulting in the theft of over 450,000 usernames and unencrypted passwords [13178]. | 2 | View Details |
| Pinterest Hack: Malicious Code Replaces Pins with Spam Images | 2014-03-28 | The software failure incident reported in Article 25244 involved a hack on Pinterest's platform. The systems that failed in this incident include: 1. Pinterest's security system: The security system of Pinterest failed to prevent hackers from accessing boards using malicious code in 'Pin' buttons on other sites [25244]. 2. Third-party 'Pin this' buttons: The malicious code was inserted into third-party 'Pin this' buttons on other websites, allowing hackers to infiltrate these websites and swap pinned images for spam links [25244]. 3. User authentication system: The incident involved compromised email credentials being used to gain access to Pinterest accounts, indicating a failure in the user authentication system [25244]. | 1 | View Details |
| Tesco Online Security Breach: Unencrypted Passwords and Security Holes | 2012-08-01 | 1. Password security system failed, as Tesco was found sending unencrypted passwords to customers via email, which is not in line with industry standards [13466]. 2. Browser recommendation system failed, as Tesco's 'Safe Shopping Guarantee' recommended the use of outdated browsers like Internet Explorer 3 and Netscape Navigator 3.02, which are not secure for modern internet usage [13466]. 3. HTTPS implementation failed, as Tesco's website was found to use 'mixed mode HTTP' after a user logs in, leading to insecure transmission of elements on the site [13466]. 4. Server software version failed, as Tesco was found to be using a server software that was seven years out of date, which could pose security risks [13466]. | 1 | View Details |
| Xbox Next-Gen Always-Online DRM Controversy | 2013-02-07 | The system that failed in the software failure incident reported in the news article is: 1. Next-generation Xbox console requiring gamers to be permanently connected to the internet, ruling out the use of second-hand games [16905]. | 1 | View Details |
| Hardware Failure in Computer Systems Causing Memory-Related Crashes | 2012-08-30 | 1. Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) [13690] 2. Memory module on Stephen Jakisa's PC [13690] | 1 | View Details |
| Security Vulnerabilities in Amazon and Apple Lead to Devastating Data Loss | 2012-08-06 | 1. Apple's and Amazon's customer service procedures and security policies failed, allowing hackers to exploit them to gain unauthorized access to accounts and devices [13895, 13691]. 2. Apple's iCloud security measures failed to adequately verify the identity of users, leading to unauthorized access and data loss [13691]. 3. Google's account recovery process, specifically the lack of two-factor authentication, failed to prevent unauthorized access to accounts [13691]. 4. Find My Mac feature in Apple's iCloud system failed to provide sufficient security measures, allowing remote wiping of devices without proper authentication [13691]. 5. Amazon's account security measures failed to prevent unauthorized access, enabling hackers to add credit card information and change account settings [13691]. | 3 | View Details |
| Software Update Glitch: iTunes Installation Failure on Windows 7 | 2013-05-21 | 1. Apple Software Update program 2. iTunes version 11.0.3 3. Windows 7 PC 4. Office Professional Plus 2010 5. Office 2010 | 1 | View Details |
| Mapping Data Glitch in Nokia Maps Affects Israel and Cyprus | 2012-11-12 | 1. Nokia Maps 2. Mapping data for Israel and Cyprus 3. Flickr's geotagging feature | 1 | View Details |
| Data Breach at Security Think Tank Stratfor by 'Anonymous' Hackers | 2011-12-25 | 1. Database security system of Stratfor [54631] 2. Encryption system of credit card details at Stratfor [54631] 3. Web servers of PayPal and Mastercard [16059] | 3 | View Details |