| Recurring |
one_organization, multiple_organization |
(a) The software failure incident related to the hack of Sony's PlayStation 3 security can be considered as having happened again within the same organization. The article mentions that a group called "The Three Musketeers" released LV0 codes that could decrypt the PlayStation 3's security layer, allowing for custom firmware to run pirated games and homebrew software [Article 15147].
(b) The incident can also be seen as having happened at multiple organizations indirectly. The article mentions that the group released the LV0 codes because they feared a rival group had stolen the information and planned to sell custom firmware based on it for profit. This indicates that there are multiple groups or entities involved in the hacking and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, which could extend to other organizations beyond Sony [Article 15147]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design |
(a) The software failure incident in Article #15147 can be attributed to the design phase. Hackers were able to break down the PlayStation 3's Level 0 (LV0) security layer, which is a fundamental part of the system's design, allowing them to run custom firmware and pirated games indefinitely. The exploit was made possible by the release of secret LV0 codes by a group called "The Three Musketeers," indicating a vulnerability in the system's design that could not be easily mitigated by Sony through system updates [15147].
(b) The software failure incident in Article #15147 does not directly point to failure in the operation phase. The exploit was more related to a design flaw in the system's security rather than misuse or operational errors. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system |
(a) within_system: The software failure incident in this case is primarily due to factors originating from within the system. Hackers were able to break down the PlayStation 3's Level 0 security layer by releasing secret LV0 codes, allowing for the decryption of future firmwares and games on the console [Article 15147]. This internal vulnerability within the system led to the breach and subsequent potential for running pirated games and custom firmware. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions, human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident in this case is primarily attributed to non-human actions, specifically the hacking and release of LV0 codes by the group "The Three Musketeers" [15147]. This non-human action led to the breakdown of Sony's PlayStation 3 software security, allowing for the running of custom firmware, pirated games, and homebrew software on the console.
(b) Additionally, human actions played a role in this software failure incident as the group responsible for releasing the LV0 codes mentioned that they did so because a rival group had allegedly stolen the information and planned to profit from it by selling custom firmware based on it [15147]. This human action of leaking the codes was driven by the fear of their work being exploited for financial gain by others. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
hardware, software |
(a) The software failure incident related to hardware:
- The software failure incident reported in the article is primarily due to a breach in the PlayStation 3's software security caused by hackers who released LV0 codes that can decrypt the console's Level 0 security layer used by the primary boot loader [15147].
(b) The software failure incident related to software:
- The software failure incident is also attributed to software factors, specifically the exploit of the PlayStation 3's software security through the release of custom firmware by hackers, allowing users to run pirated games and homebrew software [15147]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
malicious |
(a) The software failure incident in this case is malicious. The hackers, known as "The Three Musketeers," intentionally released secret LV0 codes that could decrypt the PlayStation 3's security layer, allowing users to run custom firmware, pirated games, and homebrew software [Article 15147]. The group mentioned that they only released the codes because a rival group had allegedly stolen the information and planned to profit from it, indicating a malicious intent behind the software exploit. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
unknown |
(a) The intent of the software failure incident related to poor_decisions:
The software failure incident in this case was not due to poor decisions but rather a deliberate act by a group of hackers known as "The Three Musketeers." They intentionally released secret LV0 codes that could decrypt the PlayStation 3's security layer, allowing for the running of custom firmware, pirated games, and homebrew software [15147].
(b) The intent of the software failure incident related to accidental_decisions:
The software failure incident was not accidental but rather a planned action by the group of hackers who released the LV0 codes. It was mentioned that the group decided to make the codes public because they feared another group had stolen the information and planned to profit from it by selling custom firmware based on it [15147]. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
development_incompetence |
(a) The software failure incident in Article 15147 can be attributed to development incompetence. The group "The Three Musketeers" released the secret LV0 codes due to fear that a rival group had stolen the information and planned to profit from it. The Musketeers mentioned in a note that the key would never have been released if not for the leak and the fear of their work being used for monetary gain [15147]. This indicates a lack of professional competence in handling the security of the PlayStation 3 software, leading to the breach and subsequent release of critical security information. |
| Duration |
permanent |
(a) The software failure incident described in the article is more aligned with a permanent failure. The hackers were able to break down the PlayStation 3's security layer and release LV0 codes that can decrypt the system's security, ensuring that custom firmware can be run indefinitely, allowing for the playing of pirated games and homebrew software [15147]. The group responsible for the release mentioned that all future firmwares and games are decryptable, indicating a long-term impact on the security of the system [15147]. |
| Behaviour |
value, other |
(a) crash: The incident described in the article does not involve a crash where the system loses state and fails to perform any of its intended functions.
(b) omission: The software failure incident is not related to the system omitting to perform its intended functions at an instance(s).
(c) timing: The software failure incident is not about the system performing its intended functions correctly but too late or too early.
(d) value: The software failure incident is related to the system performing its intended functions incorrectly. Hackers were able to break down the PlayStation 3's security, allowing users to run homebrew software and pirated games [Article 15147].
(e) byzantine: The software failure incident does not involve the system behaving erroneously with inconsistent responses and interactions.
(f) other: The behavior of the software failure incident is related to a security breach where hackers were able to decrypt the PlayStation 3's security layer, enabling the running of unauthorized software and games [Article 15147]. |