static struct softnet_data *softnet_get_online(loff_t *pos)
{
	struct softnet_data *sd = NULL;

	while (*pos < nr_cpu_ids)
		if (cpu_online(*pos)) {
			sd = &per_cpu(softnet_data, *pos);
			break;
		} else
			++*pos;
	return sd;
}

This category addresses vulnerabilities caused by flawed access control mechanisms, where incorrect permission settings allow unauthorized users to access restricted resources.