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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model X Software Glitches and Failures Impacting Owners | 2016-04-26 | 1. Model X SUV software 2. Center console software in Model S 3. Over-the-air software updates for Model X 4. Window software in Model X | 1 | View Details |
| iPhone 5C Security Flaw Exploited by FBI Hackers | 2016-04-13 | 1. iOS 9 software running on the San Bernardino iPhone 5C [Article 42931] 2. iPhone 5C and older models, including iPhone 5 and 4S [Article 42985] | 2 | View Details |
| iPhone Security Compromised by IP Box Device | 2016-04-02 | The system that failed in the software failure incident reported in Article 42971 is: 1. Apple iPhone security system, specifically the passcode protection on iPhone 5C running iOS 7 [42971]. | 1 | View Details |
| Ubisoft's The Division Suffers from Widespread Cheating and Exploits | 2016-04-26 | 1. The networking model of The Division's software failed, specifically the client-trusted network model, which allowed hackers to manipulate client data and exploit the game [Article 42987]. | 1 | View Details |
| Facebook Anti-Spam Algorithm Glitch Suspends Groups, Blamed on Political Opponents | 2016-04-27 | The system that failed in the software failure incident described in Article 43055 was: 1. Facebook's anti-spam algorithm - The bug in Facebook's anti-spam algorithm caused the accidental suspension of groups on the social network, leading to the temporary takedown of several groups supporting different political figures [43055]. | 1 | View Details |
| Cybersecurity Breach at German Nuclear Power Plant by Computer Viruses | 2016-04-26 | 1. Computer system retrofitted in 2008 with data visualization software associated with equipment for moving nuclear fuel rods at Gundremmingen's B unit [43469] 2. Office computers maintained separately from the plant's operating systems where malware was found on 18 removable data drives, mainly USB sticks [43469] | 1 | View Details |
| Intentional Parachute Failure Test on Blue Origin's New Shepard | 2016-05-27 | unknown | 1 | View Details |
| Phantom Braking Issue in Tesla Vehicles Due to Software Failure | 2016-05-27 | 1. Tesla's Full Self-Driving software 2. Autopilot feature suite 3. Automatic emergency-braking system 4. Tesla Vision system 5. Adaptive cruise control (TACC) 6. Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) 7. Autosteer feature 8. Auto Lane Change feature 9. Automatic Emergency Steering and Side Collision Warning feature 10. Ultrasonic sensors 11. Forward radar 12. Forward-looking camera [124210, 120760, 43884] | 3 | View Details |
| Cybersecurity Breaches at the U.S. Federal Reserve (2011-2015) | 2016-06-01 | 1. Federal Reserve's computer systems [Article 44579, Article 43946] 2. Fed's national team of cybersecurity experts [Article 44579, Article 43946] 3. National Incident Response Team (NIRT) [Article 44579, Article 43946] | 2 | View Details |
| PC Manufacturers' Preinstalled Software Vulnerabilities Lead to Security Risks | 2016-05-31 | 1. OEM software update tools preinstalled on Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo laptops [44025, 43754] 2. Dell Foundation Services updater [43754] 3. Lenovo Solutions Center and UpdateAgent updaters [43754] 4. Asus Live Update software [43754] | 2 | View Details |