| Recurring |
one_organization, multiple_organization |
(a) The software failure incident of a newly discovered vulnerability in iPhones allowing users to bypass Apple’s built-in limitations, known as "jailbreaking," has happened before with Apple products. The release of a functional jailbreak for iOS 13.5 represents a breakthrough for users who rely on jailbreaks for various purposes. This incident poses a security problem for Apple as the techniques used by the developers are similar to those used by malicious attackers [Article 99692].
(b) The incident of jailbreaking iPhones is not unique to Apple products. Jailbreaking has been a known practice for a while, and it has been a cat-and-mouse game between security teams and developers trying to bypass security measures. The ability to bypass security limitations is also attractive to malicious hackers, and many jailbreaks have been repurposed as malware, indicating a broader issue beyond just Apple products [Article 99692]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design, operation |
(a) The software failure incident related to the design phase can be seen in the vulnerability discovered in iPhones that allowed users to bypass Apple's built-in limitations through jailbreaking [99692]. This vulnerability was exploited by developers to release a functional jailbreak for iOS 13.5, indicating a flaw in the design of the system's security measures that should have prevented such unauthorized access.
(b) The software failure incident related to the operation phase is evident in the misuse of the jailbreak by users to run games and software not allowed by Apple on iPhones [99692]. This misuse poses a security problem for the company, as the techniques used in jailbreaking can be similar to those employed by malicious attackers to take over devices, highlighting an operational failure in ensuring the intended use of the system. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system |
(a) within_system: The software failure incident described in the article is related to a vulnerability in iPhones that allows users to bypass Apple's built-in limitations through jailbreaking. This vulnerability is exploited by developers to release a functional jailbreak for iOS 13.5, which poses a security problem for Apple as it uses techniques similar to those used by malicious attackers. The failure originates from within the system, specifically from the security measures and restrictions implemented by Apple on iPhones [99692].
(b) outside_system: The article does not provide information about the software failure incident being caused by contributing factors originating from outside the system. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions, human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident in this case is related to non-human_actions, specifically a vulnerability in iPhones that allowed users to bypass Apple's limitations through jailbreaking [99692]. This vulnerability was exploited by developers to release a functional jailbreak for iOS 13.5, which poses a security problem for Apple as it uses techniques similar to those used by malicious attackers. The nature of the vulnerability was not detailed, but it was acknowledged that Apple would need to release a patch to fix it [99692].
(b) The software failure incident can also be attributed to human_actions, as the jailbreak developers intentionally exploited the vulnerability in iPhones to bypass Apple's restrictions and release the jailbreak for iOS 13.5 [99692]. This action was taken by the developers to cater to the demand from users who wanted to install software from other sources not approved by Apple, such as emulators for retro video games, which are not allowed on the App Store due to Apple's strict policies [99692]. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
hardware, software |
(a) The software failure incident in the article is related to hardware as it discusses a vulnerability in iPhones that allows users to bypass Apple's built-in limitations through jailbreaking. The vulnerability is related to the hardware of the iPhones, specifically the security measures that ensure only Apple-approved software can be installed on the devices [99692].
(b) The software failure incident is also related to software as it involves the release of a functional jailbreak for iOS 13.5, which exploits a vulnerability in the iPhone operating system. The jailbreak allows users to run games and software not allowed by Apple, indicating a software-related failure in the operating system's security measures [99692]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
malicious |
(a) The software failure incident in this case is related to a malicious objective. The incident involves the discovery of a vulnerability in iPhones that allows users to bypass Apple's limitations through jailbreaking. This jailbreak exploit, although used by a small community for various purposes, poses a security problem as the techniques can be utilized by malicious attackers to take over devices [99692]. Additionally, the article mentions that jailbreaks have been repurposed as malware in the past, highlighting the potential for malicious intent in exploiting such vulnerabilities. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
poor_decisions |
(a) The intent of the software failure incident related to poor decisions can be inferred from the article. The incident involves the discovery of a vulnerability in iPhones that allows users to bypass Apple's built-in limitations through jailbreaking. This vulnerability poses a security problem for Apple as it can be exploited by malicious attackers to take over devices [Article 99692].
The decision to restrict software installations on iPhones to only those approved by Apple has led to demand from users for ways to install software from other sources, such as apps that are not allowed on the App Store. This restrictive policy has created a situation where users seek alternative methods like jailbreaking to access software that Apple does not permit [Article 99692]. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
accidental |
(a) The article does not mention any software failure incident related to development incompetence.
(b) The software failure incident mentioned in the article is related to an accidental discovery of a vulnerability in iPhones that allows users to bypass Apple's built-in limitations through jailbreaking [99692]. This accidental discovery poses a security problem for Apple as it can be exploited by malicious attackers to take over devices. |
| Duration |
temporary |
The software failure incident described in the article is temporary. The jailbreak vulnerability in iPhones allowing users to bypass Apple's limitations is a temporary failure as it relies on a specific vulnerability in the iOS 13.5 operating system that Apple can patch in the future [99692]. |
| Behaviour |
value, other |
(a) crash: The articles do not mention any specific instance of a system crash where the system loses state and does not perform any of its intended functions.
(b) omission: The articles do not mention any specific instance of the system omitting to perform its intended functions at an instance(s).
(c) timing: The articles do not mention any specific instance of the system performing its intended functions correctly, but too late or too early.
(d) value: The software failure incident in the articles is related to the system performing its intended functions incorrectly. The vulnerability discovered in iPhones allowed users to bypass Apple's built-in limitations, known as "jailbreaking," which poses a security problem for the company as it allows users to run games and software that Apple does not allow on iPhones [99692].
(e) byzantine: The articles do not mention any specific instance of the system behaving erroneously with inconsistent responses and interactions.
(f) other: The software failure incident described in the articles involves the system behaving in a way not described in the options (a) to (e). It involves a security vulnerability that allows users to bypass Apple's restrictions, leading to potential security risks and the need for Apple to release a patch to address the issue [99692]. |