| Recurring |
unknown |
(a) The software failure incident related to the leaked iBoot source code for iOS 9 is specific to Apple. This incident is unique to Apple's products and services, and there is no mention of a similar incident happening again within the same organization [68273, 68341].
(b) The incident of leaked source code, particularly iBoot, is not mentioned to have occurred at other organizations or with their products and services. The focus of the articles is on Apple's response to the security concerns arising from the leaked code [68273, 68341]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design, operation |
(a) The software failure incident related to the design phase:
- The leaked iBoot source code for iOS 9, a core part of iPhone security, was considered a major security issue for Apple as hackers could search for vulnerabilities in iBoot [68341].
- Apple responded by emphasizing that the security of their products doesn't depend on the secrecy of their source code, indicating that the design of their products includes many layers of hardware and software protections [68341].
- Apple offers a bug bounty program with a $200,000 reward for finding vulnerabilities in the iBoot code, highlighting the importance of addressing design flaws in the system [68341].
(b) The software failure incident related to the operation phase:
- The leaked iBoot source code could potentially make it easier for hackers to spot vulnerabilities in the software, affecting the operation and security of iPhones [68273].
- Security experts cautioned that the outdated code could give hackers insights into how Apple's secret boot software works, impacting the operation and security of iOS devices [68273].
- The leak could open up opportunities for consumers to jailbreak their iPhones, which involves running software not typically allowed, affecting the operation and constraints imposed by Apple [68273]. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system |
(a) within_system: The software failure incident related to the leaked iBoot source code for iOS 9 can be categorized as a within_system failure. The incident occurred due to the leaking of the iBoot source code, which is a core part of iOS devices' security, from within Apple's system. The leaked code was considered a major security issue for Apple as hackers could potentially exploit vulnerabilities in iBoot [Article 68341, Article 68273].
(b) outside_system: The software failure incident related to the leaked iBoot source code for iOS 9 does not involve contributing factors originating from outside the system. The incident was primarily caused by the unauthorized release of Apple's internal source code, which was a result of an internal security breach or leak [Article 68341, Article 68273]. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions, human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident in the articles was primarily due to non-human actions. The incident involved the leaking of Apple's iBoot source code for iOS 9, which was posted on GitHub by an anonymous hacker named 'Zioshiba' [68273]. This leak raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities in iBoot, which is a critical component ensuring the security of iOS devices when they are turned on. The leaked source code being from an older version of iOS meant that any bugs found may not be relevant anymore, but it still posed a security risk as hackers could analyze the code for vulnerabilities [68341].
(b) Human actions also played a role in the software failure incident. The leak of the iBoot source code on GitHub was a deliberate act by an anonymous hacker, indicating human involvement in the breach [68273]. Additionally, Apple took steps to address the situation by filing copyright takedown requests to remove the leaked code from websites, demonstrating human intervention in response to the incident [68273]. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
hardware, software |
(a) The software failure incident related to hardware:
- The leaked iBoot source code for iOS 9, a core part of iPhone security, was considered a major security issue for Apple as hackers could potentially exploit vulnerabilities in the hardware-based iBoot system [68341, 68273].
- Apple offers a bug bounty program with a $200,000 reward for finding vulnerabilities in the iBoot code, highlighting the critical role of hardware-based security measures in Apple devices [68341].
- Apple emphasized that the security of their products doesn't solely rely on the secrecy of the source code but includes many layers of hardware and software protections built into their products [68273].
(b) The software failure incident related to software:
- The leaked iBoot source code incident was primarily a software-related failure, as the source code itself was leaked, potentially exposing vulnerabilities in the software-based security mechanisms of iOS devices [68341, 68273].
- Security experts expressed concerns that the leaked source code could make it easier for hackers to identify software vulnerabilities and potentially exploit them, indicating a software-related risk [68273].
- Apple's response to the incident included encouraging customers to update to the newest software releases to benefit from the latest protections, underscoring the importance of software updates in addressing potential software vulnerabilities [68341, 68273]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
malicious, non-malicious |
(a) The software failure incident related to the leaked iBoot source code for Apple's iOS devices can be categorized as malicious. The incident involved a skilled anonymous hacker leaking the ultra-secret iBoot software source code on GitHub, potentially making almost any iPhone vulnerable to hackers [68273]. The leaked source code was considered a major security issue for Apple, as hackers could search for vulnerabilities in iBoot, which is a crucial part of iOS device security [68341]. Apple took steps to have the leaked code removed from GitHub and other websites through copyright takedown requests [68273]. The incident raised concerns about the security implications and the potential for hackers to exploit the leaked code [68273].
(b) On the other hand, the incident can also be viewed as non-malicious to some extent. Apple responded by pointing out that the leaked source code was from iOS 9, which was released in 2015, and that the security of their products doesn't solely depend on the secrecy of the source code [68341]. Apple emphasized that there are multiple layers of hardware and software protections built into their products and encouraged customers to update to the newest software releases for the latest protections [68341]. Additionally, security experts mentioned that the risks associated with the leak have been somewhat mitigated, and the leaked code may not pose a significant risk to the average iPhone user [68273]. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
poor_decisions |
(a) The intent of the software failure incident related to poor_decisions:
- The software failure incident of the leaked iBoot source code for iOS 9 was due to poor decisions made by an anonymous hacker who posted the source code on GitHub [68273].
- Apple responded to the incident by emphasizing that the security of their products doesn't depend on the secrecy of the source code and encouraged customers to update to the newest software releases for the latest protections, indicating that the leak was a result of poor decisions made by the hacker [68341].
(b) The intent of the software failure incident related to accidental_decisions:
- The software failure incident of the leaked iBoot source code for iOS 9 was not due to accidental decisions but rather a deliberate act by an anonymous hacker who posted the source code on GitHub [68273].
- Apple's response to the incident also focused on the deliberate nature of the leak and the need for customers to update their software, indicating that the incident was not accidental but intentional [68341]. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
accidental |
(a) The software failure incident related to development incompetence is not evident in the provided articles.
(b) The software failure incident related to accidental factors is evident in the articles. The leak of Apple's ultra-secret iBoot source code on GitHub was accidental, as it was posted by an anonymous user 'Zioshiba' [Article 68273]. The leak raised fears that almost any iPhone might be vulnerable to hackers, and Apple took steps to have the leaked code removed from GitHub's website through a copyright takedown request [Article 68273]. |
| Duration |
temporary |
(a) The software failure incident in the articles can be considered as temporary. The leaked iBoot source code for iOS 9 was a significant security breach for Apple, potentially exposing vulnerabilities in the code that could be exploited by hackers [68273]. However, Apple responded by emphasizing that the security of their products does not solely rely on the secrecy of their source code and that there are multiple layers of hardware and software protections in place [68341]. Additionally, Apple encouraged customers to update to the newest software releases to benefit from the latest protections, indicating that the issue was addressable through software updates [68341].
(b) The software failure incident can also be seen as temporary because the leaked iBoot source code was for an older version of iOS (iOS 9), which was released in 2015. Apple mentioned that only 7% of iOS devices were running a version older than iOS 10, which was released in 2016 [68273]. This suggests that the impact of the leaked code may be limited to devices running older software versions, making the incident temporary in nature as it primarily affects a specific subset of users with outdated devices. |
| Behaviour |
crash, omission, other |
(a) crash: The software failure incident related to the leaked iBoot source code for iOS 9 can be categorized as a crash. The incident involved a critical part of the iOS device's security being leaked, potentially leading to vulnerabilities that could cause the system to crash or fail to perform its intended functions [68341, 68273].
(b) omission: The incident could also be related to omission, as the leaked source code could result in the system omitting to perform its intended security functions, leaving it vulnerable to exploitation by hackers [68341, 68273].
(c) timing: The timing of the software failure incident is not directly related to the system performing its intended functions too late or too early. Instead, the concern is about the potential vulnerabilities introduced by the leaked source code [68341, 68273].
(d) value: The incident is not specifically about the system performing its intended functions incorrectly in terms of producing incorrect outputs or results. It is more focused on the security implications of the leaked source code [68341, 68273].
(e) byzantine: The behavior of the software failure incident is not characterized by the system behaving erroneously with inconsistent responses and interactions, as the focus is on the security implications of the leaked iBoot source code [68341, 68273].
(f) other: The other behavior of the software failure incident is related to the potential for the leaked source code to enable unauthorized access, jailbreaking, and exploitation of vulnerabilities in the iOS devices, which could lead to various security risks beyond just a crash or omission of functions [68341, 68273]. |