static void ext4_dec_count(handle_t *handle, struct inode *inode)
{
	if (!S_ISDIR(inode->i_mode) || inode->i_nlink > 2)
		drop_nlink(inode);
}

This vulnerability category highlights issues in resource management where failures to properly release memory, file handles, or other resources can degrade system performance or enable denial-of-service conditions.