| Recurring |
one_organization |
(a) The software failure incident having happened again at one_organization:
The incident mentioned in Article 50640 involves a major flaw in the LastPass password manager's browser extension, which could have allowed hackers to breach user accounts. This incident highlights a vulnerability in LastPass's software, indicating a potential failure within the organization's product [50640]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design, operation |
(a) The software failure incident in the LastPass password manager was due to a major flaw found in the LastPass browser extension, which is a part of the system development phase. The flaw allowed hackers to breach user accounts and manipulate account information. LastPass had to fix the problem by updating the software to version 4.1.44 or higher [50640].
(b) The software failure incident could also be attributed to the operation phase, as users who were using the LastPass browser extension before the patch was released might have unknowingly exposed themselves to the security flaw. The incident highlighted the importance of keeping software up to date and practicing good security measures like changing passwords regularly and enabling two-factor authentication [50640]. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system |
(a) The software failure incident related to the LastPass password manager was within the system. The major flaw in the LastPass browser extension was discovered internally by a Google security researcher, Tavis Ormandy, and was fixed by LastPass itself [50640]. The vulnerability was in the LastPass browser extension, which is a component of the LastPass system, indicating that the failure originated from within the system. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident in Article 50640 was due to non-human_actions. The incident was a major flaw in the LastPass browser extension discovered by a Google security researcher, Tavis Ormandy. The flaw could have allowed hackers to breach user accounts by exploiting the vulnerability in the extension, potentially accessing passwords and making changes to accounts. LastPass urged users not to use the browser extension until the problem was fixed, emphasizing the importance of updating to the latest version of the security software to ensure safety [50640]. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
software |
(a) The software failure incident reported in Article 50640 was due to contributing factors originating in software. The incident involved a major flaw in the LastPass password manager's browser extension, which could have allowed hackers to breach user accounts and access sensitive information. The vulnerability was identified by a Google security researcher and required a thorough fix by the company to address the issue. Users were advised to update their browser extension to the patched version to ensure their accounts' security. The flaw was related to the way the browser extension worked, indicating a software-related issue rather than a hardware one [50640]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
malicious |
(a) The software failure incident related to the LastPass password manager was malicious in nature. The flaw in the LastPass browser extension was discovered by a Google security researcher, Tavis Ormandy, who found a major vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to breach users' accounts, steal passwords, and make changes to the accounts [50640]. The incident required a thorough fix and patching process to address the fundamental issue in the extension, indicating that the flaw was not a simple oversight but a targeted vulnerability that needed deliberate exploitation by hackers [50640]. Additionally, the incident highlighted the importance of regularly updating the software to prevent such malicious attacks in the future [50640]. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
poor_decisions |
(a) The software failure incident related to the LastPass browser extension vulnerability can be attributed to poor decisions. LastPass had a major flaw in its browser extension that could have allowed hackers to breach user accounts and manipulate account information. The flaw was serious enough that LastPass urged users not to use the browser extension until the issue was fixed [50640]. The incident required a thoughtful and thorough fix, indicating that the flaw stemmed from something fundamental in the way the browser extension worked, highlighting potential poor decisions in the design or implementation of the software [50640]. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
development_incompetence |
(a) The software failure incident in Article 50640 occurred due to development incompetence. The incident involved a major flaw in the LastPass password manager's browser extension, which could have allowed hackers to breach user accounts and access sensitive information. The flaw was discovered by a Google security researcher, and LastPass had to urgently fix the problem, urging users not to use the browser extension until the issue was resolved. The fix required a thoughtful and thorough approach, indicating that the flaw was not a simple one to patch [50640]. |
| Duration |
temporary |
The software failure incident related to the LastPass browser extension vulnerability reported in Article 50640 can be categorized as a temporary failure. The incident was temporary because it was caused by a specific flaw in the LastPass browser extension that allowed hackers to potentially breach user accounts. LastPass worked on fixing the problem, and users were advised to update to the patched version of the extension (4.1.44 or higher) to mitigate the vulnerability. The fix required a thoughtful and thorough approach, and the company needed time to apply and test the changes across all affected extensions. Additionally, the incident was not a permanent failure as it was specific to the vulnerability in the browser extension and did not indicate a systemic issue affecting the software permanently [50640]. |
| Behaviour |
value, other |
(a) crash: The software failure incident in the article is not related to a crash where the system loses state and does not perform any of its intended functions. The incident involved a major flaw in the LastPass browser extension that could have allowed hackers to breach user accounts [50640].
(b) omission: The software failure incident is not related to omission where the system omits to perform its intended functions at an instance(s). The incident was about a vulnerability in the LastPass browser extension that could have allowed hackers to access user passwords and make changes to accounts [50640].
(c) timing: The software failure incident is not related to timing where the system performs its intended functions correctly but too late or too early. The incident did not involve issues related to the timing of the software's functions [50640].
(d) value: The software failure incident is related to a failure in the system performing its intended functions incorrectly. The flaw in the LastPass browser extension allowed hackers to potentially breach user accounts and manipulate account information [50640].
(e) byzantine: The software failure incident is not related to a byzantine failure where the system behaves erroneously with inconsistent responses and interactions. The incident was focused on a specific vulnerability in the LastPass browser extension that could have compromised user accounts [50640].
(f) other: The behavior of the software failure incident in the article can be categorized as a security vulnerability that could have led to unauthorized access to user accounts and potential manipulation of account information. The incident required a significant effort to patch and fix the flaw in the LastPass browser extension to ensure user security [50640]. |