struct block_device *blkdev_get_by_dev(dev_t dev, fmode_t mode, void *holder)
{
	struct block_device *bdev;
	int err;

	bdev = bdget(dev);
	if (!bdev)
		return ERR_PTR(-ENOMEM);

	err = blkdev_get(bdev, mode, holder);
	if (err)
		return ERR_PTR(err);

	return bdev;
}

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