A software problem is causing the system to 'malfunction'.
The problem is causing 'malfunction' of the system.
system 'malfunctions'
(..) What the Christ is this horseshit? He blasphemed. I'll tell the warden. You'll tell him with my baton up your ass! Let me out! What is your malfunction, you fat barrel of monkey spunk? Please! I ain't supposed to be here. Not me! I won't count to three. Not even to one. (..)1994 The Shawshank Redemption